used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
Alpenny
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From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Meanwhile he remained at the Bull Inn waiting for the arrest of the Hungarian lady, when everything would be put ship-shape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Meanwhile he remained at the Bull Inn waiting for the arrest of the Hungarian lady, when everything would be put ship-shape.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
Cookley
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From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Meanwhile he remained at the Bull Inn waiting for the arrest of the Hungarian lady, when everything would be put ship-shape.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading Meanwhile he remained at the Bull Inn waiting for the arrest of the Hungarian lady, when everything would be put ship-shape.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Meanwhile he remained at the Bull Inn waiting for the arrest of the Hungarian lady, when everything would be put ship-shape.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Meanwhile he remained at the Bull Inn waiting for the arrest of the Hungarian lady, when everything would be put ship-shape.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile he remained at the Bull Inn waiting for the arrest of the Hungarian lady, when everything would be put ship-shape.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
used to form the superlative
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
absolutely essential
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
NutnounUS /nʌt/
usually large hard-shelled seed
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
Owain
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From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Meanwhile he remained at the Bull Inn waiting for the arrest of the Hungarian lady, when everything would be put ship-shape.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Meanwhile he remained at the Bull Inn waiting for the arrest of the Hungarian lady, when everything would be put ship-shape.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
ship-shape
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From this reading Meanwhile he remained at the Bull Inn waiting for the arrest of the Hungarian lady, when everything would be put ship-shape.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
SprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
treacherouslyadverb
in a disloyal and faithless manner
From this reading That traitor, having behaved treacherously, was as pleased with himself as if he had acted in a most honourable manner.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Meanwhile he remained at the Bull Inn waiting for the arrest of the Hungarian lady, when everything would be put ship-shape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
look attentively
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
at the time that
From this reading Meanwhile he remained at the Bull Inn waiting for the arrest of the Hungarian lady, when everything would be put ship-shape.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the day after the interview with Spruce it was necessary for Owain to travel to London for the purpose of having an interview with Madame Alpenny.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Vane at first wished to go with him, but on second thoughts decided that it would be best for him to remain in Cookley and keep a close watch on the Nut.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He was now certain of an excellent income, and determined to go abroad for a year or so to enjoy himself until such time as his West End friends forgot his little mistake at cards.
