10th
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From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
(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 Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
in addition
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was left in this trunk some old clothing, among which was a suit of heavy clothes which had belonged to Pitezel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading There was left in this trunk some old clothing, among which was a suit of heavy clothes which had belonged to Pitezel.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
children's
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From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
clothing in general
From this reading There was left in this trunk some old clothing, among which was a suit of heavy clothes which had belonged to Pitezel.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading There was left in this trunk some old clothing, among which was a suit of heavy clothes which had belonged to Pitezel.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
a state at a particular time
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
gotten under control
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
set up or found
From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
the act of departing
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading There was left in this trunk some old clothing, among which was a suit of heavy clothes which had belonged to Pitezel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading There was left in this trunk some old clothing, among which was a suit of heavy clothes which had belonged to Pitezel.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
Pitezel
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From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
not used up
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading There was left in this trunk some old clothing, among which was a suit of heavy clothes which had belonged to Pitezel.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was left in this trunk some old clothing, among which was a suit of heavy clothes which had belonged to Pitezel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I preferred having her locate in some large city at that time, and explain to her afterwards about her husband’s death as he had requested me to do, and also of the necessity of remaining quiet until I could ascertain if any real danger existed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to this time, all that I had done for Mrs. Pitezel she had been aware of, but I did not now think it prudent that she should know of the probability of trouble arising from the insurance company.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
precisely as stated
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Quite early upon the morning of October 10th, I went to the children’s hotel, and found them eating their breakfast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I told them we were going away that day, and went with them to their rooms and instructed them to divide their belongings into three separate packages, they having previously been contained in a very old trunk, which was not in a condition to be taken further.
