used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He alone still patiently kept up his search day by day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
Cameron
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From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading Everything possible was done to obtain some clew to the missing girl, but all to no purpose.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He alone still patiently kept up his search day by day.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
the act of departing
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Everything possible was done to obtain some clew to the missing girl, but all to no purpose.
at any time
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything possible was done to obtain some clew to the missing girl, but all to no purpose.
a young female
From this reading Everything possible was done to obtain some clew to the missing girl, but all to no purpose.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
an established custom
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He alone still patiently kept up his search day by day.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He alone still patiently kept up his search day by day.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "SHE IS MY WIFE."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He alone still patiently kept up his search day by day.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
Mentone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "SHE IS MY WIFE."
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
not any; not one
From this reading Everything possible was done to obtain some clew to the missing girl, but all to no purpose.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
come into possession of
From this reading Everything possible was done to obtain some clew to the missing girl, but all to no purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
and nothing more
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading He alone still patiently kept up his search day by day.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Everything possible was done to obtain some clew to the missing girl, but all to no purpose.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
proprietorsnounUS /prəˈpraɪətərz/
plural of “proprietor” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Everything possible was done to obtain some clew to the missing girl, but all to no purpose.
not used up
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
except for; apart from
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He alone still patiently kept up his search day by day.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "SHE IS MY WIFE."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Everything possible was done to obtain some clew to the missing girl, but all to no purpose.
not in physical motion
From this reading He alone still patiently kept up his search day by day.
tarried
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Three weeks went by, and every one, save Lord Cameron, had given up all hope of ever solving the sad mystery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was later in the season than people were in the habit of remaining at Mentone; but the unusual attraction of a wedding in high life had induced many to delay their departure and so a large number had tarried, much to the gratification and profit of hotel proprietors and other natives, only to be disappointed by missing the wedding, after all.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "SHE IS MY WIFE."
