used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
the state of being absent
From this reading He was anxious lest by his absence from England he had injured his circuit practice, and lost his provincial clients.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was anxious lest by his absence from England he had injured his circuit practice, and lost his provincial clients.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to go the circuit.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was anxious lest by his absence from England he had injured his circuit practice, and lost his provincial clients.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to go the circuit.
Clara
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From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading He was anxious lest by his absence from England he had injured his circuit practice, and lost his provincial clients.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He was anxious lest by his absence from England he had injured his circuit practice, and lost his provincial clients.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to go the circuit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was anxious lest by his absence from England he had injured his circuit practice, and lost his provincial clients.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to go the circuit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was anxious lest by his absence from England he had injured his circuit practice, and lost his provincial clients.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading He was anxious lest by his absence from England he had injured his circuit practice, and lost his provincial clients.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
go away from a place
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He was anxious lest by his absence from England he had injured his circuit practice, and lost his provincial clients.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He was anxious lest by his absence from England he had injured his circuit practice, and lost his provincial clients.
Markham
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From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
Martindale
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From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
not any; not one
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to go the circuit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He was anxious lest by his absence from England he had injured his circuit practice, and lost his provincial clients.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading He was anxious lest by his absence from England he had injured his circuit practice, and lost his provincial clients.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
cut with a saw
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to go the circuit.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The time was now arrived for Markham to go the circuit.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
precisely as stated
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
WEBSTERnounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading WEBSTER.
at the time that
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
which person or people
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
belonging to which person
From this reading Markham, whose mind was in no very enviable state, did not prolong his visit; but hastily and almost abruptly took his leave of Mr. Martindale, when, after waiting a reasonable time, he saw no more of Clara.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading "He who knows policy and her true aspect, Shall find her ways winding and indirect."
