a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
the act of departing
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
didn't
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From this reading “She made up her mind to go rather suddenly, didn’t she?” he inquired.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “She made up her mind to go rather suddenly, didn’t she?” he inquired.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
Hartley's
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From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “She made up her mind to go rather suddenly, didn’t she?” he inquired.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “She made up her mind to go rather suddenly, didn’t she?” he inquired.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “She made up her mind to go rather suddenly, didn’t she?” he inquired.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
information about recent and important events
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
not any; not one
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
others
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From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
on the contrary
From this reading “She made up her mind to go rather suddenly, didn’t she?” he inquired.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
seafaringnoun
the work of a sailor
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “She made up her mind to go rather suddenly, didn’t she?” he inquired.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
Trimblett
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From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “She made up her mind to go rather suddenly, didn’t she?” he inquired.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
VYNER
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From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The secrecy of the affair and the fact that she had gone with Captain Trimblett convinced him that it was no casual visit, and he mused bitterly on the strange tendency of seafaring people to meddle with the affairs of others.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ROBERT VYNER received the news of Miss Hartley’s sudden departure with an air of polite interest.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading An attempt to ascertain from Hartley the probable duration of her visit, and other interesting particulars, as they sat together in the young man’s office, yielded no satisfaction.
