the state of being absent
From this reading He had not the faintest idea where his nephew had gone, he informed her, and greatly regretted his absence.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "I thought perhaps I should have persuaded him to return with me, and make their acquaintance now," Mrs. Glanville replied.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
AMENDSnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading MAKING AMENDS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "For I should like him to be friendly with your young people," he said cordially.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "For I should like him to be friendly with your young people," he said cordially.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading He had not the faintest idea where his nephew had gone, he informed her, and greatly regretted his absence.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For I should like him to be friendly with your young people," he said cordially.
set up or found
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "For I should like him to be friendly with your young people," he said cordially.
Glanville
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From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had not the faintest idea where his nephew had gone, he informed her, and greatly regretted his absence.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He had not the faintest idea where his nephew had gone, he informed her, and greatly regretted his absence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not the faintest idea where his nephew had gone, he informed her, and greatly regretted his absence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I thought perhaps I should have persuaded him to return with me, and make their acquaintance now," Mrs. Glanville replied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not the faintest idea where his nephew had gone, he informed her, and greatly regretted his absence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had not the faintest idea where his nephew had gone, he informed her, and greatly regretted his absence.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For I should like him to be friendly with your young people," he said cordially.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had not the faintest idea where his nephew had gone, he informed her, and greatly regretted his absence.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He had not the faintest idea where his nephew had gone, he informed her, and greatly regretted his absence.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "For I should like him to be friendly with your young people," he said cordially.
engage in
From this reading "I thought perhaps I should have persuaded him to return with me, and make their acquaintance now," Mrs. Glanville replied.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING AMENDS.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I thought perhaps I should have persuaded him to return with me, and make their acquaintance now," Mrs. Glanville replied.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
neighbour'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading He had not the faintest idea where his nephew had gone, he informed her, and greatly regretted his absence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I thought perhaps I should have persuaded him to return with me, and make their acquaintance now," Mrs. Glanville replied.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "For I should like him to be friendly with your young people," he said cordially.
by chance
From this reading "I thought perhaps I should have persuaded him to return with me, and make their acquaintance now," Mrs. Glanville replied.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading "I thought perhaps I should have persuaded him to return with me, and make their acquaintance now," Mrs. Glanville replied.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He had not the faintest idea where his nephew had gone, he informed her, and greatly regretted his absence.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I thought perhaps I should have persuaded him to return with me, and make their acquaintance now," Mrs. Glanville replied.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I thought perhaps I should have persuaded him to return with me, and make their acquaintance now," Mrs. Glanville replied.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For I should like him to be friendly with your young people," he said cordially.
cut with a saw
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "For I should like him to be friendly with your young people," he said cordially.
Shuttleworth
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From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I thought perhaps I should have persuaded him to return with me, and make their acquaintance now," Mrs. Glanville replied.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought perhaps I should have persuaded him to return with me, and make their acquaintance now," Mrs. Glanville replied.
Tim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Glanville called at her neighbour's house on the following afternoon, she found that Tim was not at home; but she saw Mr. Shuttleworth and explained her mission to him.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had not the faintest idea where his nephew had gone, he informed her, and greatly regretted his absence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "For I should like him to be friendly with your young people," he said cordially.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "For I should like him to be friendly with your young people," he said cordially.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "For I should like him to be friendly with your young people," he said cordially.
