used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
(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 Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
an occurrence of something
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading SARAH'S CONFESSION.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
every person
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
jottedverbUS /ˈdʒɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “jot” — write briefly or hurriedly; write a short note of
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
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 And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
in other respects or ways
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
SARAH'SnounUS /ˈserəz/
possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading SARAH'S CONFESSION.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
believed likely
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JOHN had other and more satisfactory passages at this time at the Manor House than that jotted down in the foregoing chapter.
Tincroft
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From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
precisely as stated
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And he had time for a good many conversations, private and confidential, or otherwise, as the case might be, seeing that his visit was prolonged day after day while waiting Walter's pleasure to return.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Like all crafty and designing people, he suspected everybody with whom he had to do of being crafty and designing; and that John was disinterested in his kindness to Walter never entered his thoughts.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The truth is, old Matthew Wilson had gone away from his conference with Tincroft very considerably puzzled.
