aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
barestadjectiveUS /ˈberəst/
superlative of “bare” — completely unclothed
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE COUNT HESITATES.
discourtesynoun
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
DovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading "Dove was feverish and unwell.
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 "I left the theatre early," he said gloomily.
divisible by two
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading "Dove was feverish and unwell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
set up or found
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading "I left the theatre early," he said gloomily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
HESITATESverbUS /ˈhezəteɪts/
third-person singular of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading THE COUNT HESITATES.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I left the theatre early," he said gloomily.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
and nothing more
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
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 "I left the theatre early," he said gloomily.
engage in
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
win a victory over
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I left the theatre early," he said gloomily.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNT HESITATES.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading "I left the theatre early," he said gloomily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading "Dove was feverish and unwell.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
at the time that
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When Will returned to the hotel, he found his father waiting up for him, alone.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading He was too much overcome by the terrible scene he had just witnessed to make any but the barest apology for his discourtesy, and even that his father interrupted as unnecessary.
