used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
anew
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
(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 All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
in addition
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
for the reason that
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
Bolton
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From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
cabmannoun
someone who drives a taxi for a living
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading But if I took it so, I was wanting in the regal courtesy to match.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
being one more than seven
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
flavournoun
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
foreseeingverbUS /fɔːrˈsiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
a man of refinement
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if I took it so, I was wanting in the regal courtesy to match.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
full of life and energy
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading But if I took it so, I was wanting in the regal courtesy to match.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
not any; not one
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
not one, and not any
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
playtimenoun
time for play or diversion
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
one of four equal parts
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading But if I took it so, I was wanting in the regal courtesy to match.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But if I took it so, I was wanting in the regal courtesy to match.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But if I took it so, I was wanting in the regal courtesy to match.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
nonexistent
From this reading But if I took it so, I was wanting in the regal courtesy to match.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS STORY I was not dining out much at that time, partly because my acquaintance in town was limited, and partly because I cared little for it.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
at the time that
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading But these were pleasant people, the old gentleman witty and amusing, the children, lively girls, nice to look at and good to talk with.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What with one delay owing to work which would admit of none, and another caused by a cabman strange to the ways of town, it was fifteen minutes after the hour named when I reached Bolton Gardens.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading All three had a holiday flavour about them wholesome to recall in Scotland Yard; and as I had expected that, playtime over, I should see no more of them, I was pleased to find that Mr. Guest had not forgotten me, and pleased also--foreseeing that we should kill our fish over again--to regard his invitation to dine at a quarter to eight as a royal command.
