used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Yvonne had news to give him as thrilling as unexpected.
André
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From this reading THE THIEF OF THE SECRET DESPATCH WHAT had André discovered?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Yvonne had news to give him as thrilling as unexpected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
CockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
DESPATCHverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading THE THIEF OF THE SECRET DESPATCH WHAT had André discovered?
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE THIEF OF THE SECRET DESPATCH WHAT had André discovered?
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Yvonne had felt sure Monseigneur ought to know, and had ventured as far as the Palace in search of him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Yvonne had felt sure Monseigneur ought to know, and had ventured as far as the Palace in search of him.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And Yvonne had news to give him as thrilling as unexpected.
coins made of gold
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE THIEF OF THE SECRET DESPATCH WHAT had André discovered?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Yvonne had news to give him as thrilling as unexpected.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yvonne had felt sure Monseigneur ought to know, and had ventured as far as the Palace in search of him.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Yvonne had felt sure Monseigneur ought to know, and had ventured as far as the Palace in search of him.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
come together
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
Monseigneur
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From this reading Yvonne had felt sure Monseigneur ought to know, and had ventured as far as the Palace in search of him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading And Yvonne had news to give him as thrilling as unexpected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE THIEF OF THE SECRET DESPATCH WHAT had André discovered?
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Yvonne had felt sure Monseigneur ought to know, and had ventured as far as the Palace in search of him.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Yvonne had felt sure Monseigneur ought to know, and had ventured as far as the Palace in search of him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Yvonne had felt sure Monseigneur ought to know, and had ventured as far as the Palace in search of him.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE THIEF OF THE SECRET DESPATCH WHAT had André discovered?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
SpursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Yvonne had felt sure Monseigneur ought to know, and had ventured as far as the Palace in search of him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THIEF OF THE SECRET DESPATCH WHAT had André discovered?
THIEFnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading THE THIEF OF THE SECRET DESPATCH WHAT had André discovered?
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading And Yvonne had news to give him as thrilling as unexpected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Yvonne had news to give him as thrilling as unexpected.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading And Yvonne had news to give him as thrilling as unexpected.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Yvonne had felt sure Monseigneur ought to know, and had ventured as far as the Palace in search of him.
precisely as stated
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE THIEF OF THE SECRET DESPATCH WHAT had André discovered?
at the time that
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The English spy she had learned was coming to the inn that very afternoon to meet a strange woman, and the meeting was to be kept a solemn secret.
Yvonne
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From this reading When he had reached the stables he could not find Yvonne, but at “The Cock with the Spurs of Gold,” whither he hurried, he was not disappointed.
