pleasantly occupied
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading SEFTON HAS ANOTHER VISITOR.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
Bessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
Edna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
Glenyan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEFTON HAS ANOTHER VISITOR.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
MansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
Neville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
on one occasion
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
SEFTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SEFTON HAS ANOTHER VISITOR.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
carry out
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He settled this before he slept that night, and presented himself at Glenyan Mansions long before the late breakfast was over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
someone who visits
From this reading SEFTON HAS ANOTHER VISITOR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible for Neville Sinclair to tear himself away from Brighton for another twenty-four hours, so he telegraphed to his mother and made arrangements to take another day's holiday.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He and Bessie exchanged an amused glance as they shook hands, which was instantly detected by Edna, and she at once insisted on an explanation.
