used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Madelon was watching for his return, and ran to meet him with a most eager face.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Madelon was watching for his return, and ran to meet him with a most eager face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Madelon was watching for his return, and ran to meet him with a most eager face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Madelon was watching for his return, and ran to meet him with a most eager face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Madelon was watching for his return, and ran to meet him with a most eager face.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
the act of departing
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
LiegenounUS /liːdʒ/
a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
Linders
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From this reading Mademoiselle Linders.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
Madelon
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From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Mademoiselle Linders.
come together
From this reading Madelon was watching for his return, and ran to meet him with a most eager face.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Madelon was watching for his return, and ran to meet him with a most eager face.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
not any; not one
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
on one occasion
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
a human being
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Madelon was watching for his return, and ran to meet him with a most eager face.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Madelon was watching for his return, and ran to meet him with a most eager face.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Immediately after breakfast the next morning Graham once more started for the convent, this time, however, leaving Madelon at the hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madelon was watching for his return, and ran to meet him with a most eager face.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Madelon was watching for his return, and ran to meet him with a most eager face.
at the time that
From this reading M. Linders' letter he had kept by him to deliver in person when he should have reached Liege.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Madelon was watching for his return, and ran to meet him with a most eager face.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He had written from Paris to the Superior immediately after her brother's death, but had received no reply.
