admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
advertisernounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzər/
someone whose business is advertising
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
anew
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he did not take any notice of her hints, and retired as speedily as possible to his own room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not take any notice of her hints, and retired as speedily as possible to his own room.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
in a free manner
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
Hench
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From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But he did not take any notice of her hints, and retired as speedily as possible to his own room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading But he did not take any notice of her hints, and retired as speedily as possible to his own room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
set down according to a plan
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
set afire or burning
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
come together
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
make reference to
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But he did not take any notice of her hints, and retired as speedily as possible to his own room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But he did not take any notice of her hints, and retired as speedily as possible to his own room.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
a human being
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But he did not take any notice of her hints, and retired as speedily as possible to his own room.
on the contrary
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading But he did not take any notice of her hints, and retired as speedily as possible to his own room.
Rhaiadr
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From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But he did not take any notice of her hints, and retired as speedily as possible to his own room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading But he did not take any notice of her hints, and retired as speedily as possible to his own room.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
carry out
From this reading But he did not take any notice of her hints, and retired as speedily as possible to his own room.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
two times
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
not known
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
which person or people
From this reading For this reason he said little to the excited Hungarian lady, who was rather annoyed by his reticence.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading There he lighted his pipe, sat by the window and read the advertisement twice and thrice again, after which he laid down the newspaper so that he might think more freely.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Undoubtedly he was the person whom the unknown advertiser wished to meet; but the whole matter was so strange and unexpected that he determined to think it over carefully before taking any steps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Hench could not help admitting that the mention of the peculiar Welsh word "Rhaiadr" in the newspaper had something to do with him.
