used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
in addition
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
any thing at all
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading He did not wish to attract Mr. Waldo’s suspicions, but took care to keep him in view.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
a youthful male person
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He did not wish to attract Mr. Waldo’s suspicions, but took care to keep him in view.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
DISCOVERIESnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
hermit's
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From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
how
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From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
Huet
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From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
of great significance or value
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He did not wish to attract Mr. Waldo’s suspicions, but took care to keep him in view.
kidnappingnounUS /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
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 Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
not able to be found
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
determined
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
in the near future
From this reading Robert felt that he was fortunate in so soon running across this man and decided that as long as Mr. Waldo remained in the hotel it was his policy to remain also.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
believed likely
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He did not wish to attract Mr. Waldo’s suspicions, but took care to keep him in view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He did not wish to attract Mr. Waldo’s suspicions, but took care to keep him in view.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was to find this very man that Robert was sent out by Gilbert Huet.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He did not wish to attract Mr. Waldo’s suspicions, but took care to keep him in view.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
Waldo
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From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
Waldo's
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From this reading He did not wish to attract Mr. Waldo’s suspicions, but took care to keep him in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
look attentively
From this reading He did not see how he was to find out anything about the missing boy, but resolved to watch and wait in the hope of obtaining a clew.
which person or people
From this reading TWO IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES Charles Waldo was the name of the hermit’s cousin, who was suspected of kidnapping the boy who stood between him and the property.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He did not wish to attract Mr. Waldo’s suspicions, but took care to keep him in view.
