accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He had made all preparations for the intended flight with his habitual skill and foresight.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
placed crosswise
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
Dorade
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From this reading It was past nightfall when Major Keene returned to Dorade.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
divisible by two
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading He had made all preparations for the intended flight with his habitual skill and foresight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had made all preparations for the intended flight with his habitual skill and foresight.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading He had made all preparations for the intended flight with his habitual skill and foresight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He had made all preparations for the intended flight with his habitual skill and foresight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had made all preparations for the intended flight with his habitual skill and foresight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
cause to move by striking
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had made all preparations for the intended flight with his habitual skill and foresight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was past nightfall when Major Keene returned to Dorade.
and nothing more
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
Keene
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From this reading It was past nightfall when Major Keene returned to Dorade.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
Levantinenoun
(formerly) a native or inhabitant of the Levant
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made all preparations for the intended flight with his habitual skill and foresight.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading It was past nightfall when Major Keene returned to Dorade.
MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was past nightfall when Major Keene returned to Dorade.
not any; not one
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was past nightfall when Major Keene returned to Dorade.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading He had made all preparations for the intended flight with his habitual skill and foresight.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
relaysnounUS /ˈriːleɪz/
plural of “relay” — the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was past nightfall when Major Keene returned to Dorade.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
Royston
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From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He had made all preparations for the intended flight with his habitual skill and foresight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
a special situation
From this reading So far every thing seemed to promise favorably for the accomplishment of his purposes, and Royston could not have explained even to himself the reason of his feeling so moody and discontented.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was past nightfall when Major Keene returned to Dorade.
Tresilyans
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From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
vessel'snounUS /ˈvesəlz/
possessive form of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was past nightfall when Major Keene returned to Dorade.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Levantine steamer left Marseilles early on the third morning from this, and relays were so ordered along the road as to prevent the possibility of being overtaken, and just to hit the hour of the vessel's sailing.
at the time that
From this reading It was past nightfall when Major Keene returned to Dorade.
in or at the place that
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading As he drove past the hotel where the Tresilyans lodged he looked up at the windows of their apartments, and was somewhat surprised to _see_ no light there; but no suspicion of the truth crossed his mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had made all preparations for the intended flight with his habitual skill and foresight.
