used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Maurice Hinchford passed away from this story's scene of action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MORE TALK OF MARRIAGE AND GIVING IN MARRIAGE.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Maurice Hinchford passed away from this story's scene of action.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
divisible by two
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
at any time
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Maurice Hinchford passed away from this story's scene of action.
the act of giving
From this reading MORE TALK OF MARRIAGE AND GIVING IN MARRIAGE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
Hinchford
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From this reading Maurice Hinchford passed away from this story's scene of action.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MORE TALK OF MARRIAGE AND GIVING IN MARRIAGE.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
for more time
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading MORE TALK OF MARRIAGE AND GIVING IN MARRIAGE.
Maurice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Maurice Hinchford passed away from this story's scene of action.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE TALK OF MARRIAGE AND GIVING IN MARRIAGE.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
of an obscure nature
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE TALK OF MARRIAGE AND GIVING IN MARRIAGE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
on one occasion
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Maurice Hinchford passed away from this story's scene of action.
by chance
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Maurice Hinchford passed away from this story's scene of action.
story'snounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
possessive form of “story” — 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 Maurice Hinchford passed away from this story's scene of action.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading MORE TALK OF MARRIAGE AND GIVING IN MARRIAGE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Maurice Hinchford passed away from this story's scene of action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Paris his father had received a letter that perplexed and even irritated him, for it was mysterious, and the head of the house of Hinchford detested mystery.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading Suddenly and completely he disappeared once more, and they in the humble ranks of life knew nothing of his whereabouts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
which person or people
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have run over here for a week or two--perhaps longer, perhaps less, according to circumstances," Maurice wrote; "you who are ever indulgent will excuse this flitting, which I will account for on my return.
