11.30
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From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "There we will be able to talk without interruption."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE RUE BARBETTE Brett was called at ten o'clock.
BARBETTEnounUS /bɑːrˈbet/
(formerly) a mound of earth inside a fort from which heavy gun can be fired over the parapet
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE RUE BARBETTE Brett was called at ten o'clock.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the spacious foyer of the Grand Hotel it was impossible to say who might be looking at them.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
Brett
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From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE RUE BARBETTE Brett was called at ten o'clock.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE RUE BARBETTE Brett was called at ten o'clock.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come to my room," said Brett.
foyernounUS /ˈfɔɪər/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading In the spacious foyer of the Grand Hotel it was impossible to say who might be looking at them.
Gaultier
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From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading In the spacious foyer of the Grand Hotel it was impossible to say who might be looking at them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In the spacious foyer of the Grand Hotel it was impossible to say who might be looking at them.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE RUE BARBETTE Brett was called at ten o'clock.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading In the spacious foyer of the Grand Hotel it was impossible to say who might be looking at them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE RUE BARBETTE Brett was called at ten o'clock.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading "There we will be able to talk without interruption."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the spacious foyer of the Grand Hotel it was impossible to say who might be looking at them.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In the spacious foyer of the Grand Hotel it was impossible to say who might be looking at them.
come together
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the spacious foyer of the Grand Hotel it was impossible to say who might be looking at them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Come to my room," said Brett.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE RUE BARBETTE Brett was called at ten o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the spacious foyer of the Grand Hotel it was impossible to say who might be looking at them.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
reinvigoratingverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “reinvigorate” — impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Come to my room," said Brett.
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE RUE BARBETTE Brett was called at ten o'clock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come to my room," said Brett.
express in words
From this reading In the spacious foyer of the Grand Hotel it was impossible to say who might be looking at them.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading In the spacious foyer of the Grand Hotel it was impossible to say who might be looking at them.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "There we will be able to talk without interruption."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE RUE BARBETTE Brett was called at ten o'clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE RUE BARBETTE Brett was called at ten o'clock.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the spacious foyer of the Grand Hotel it was impossible to say who might be looking at them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There we will be able to talk without interruption."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE RUE BARBETTE Brett was called at ten o'clock.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "There we will be able to talk without interruption."
which person or people
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "There we will be able to talk without interruption."
in the company of; together with
From this reading After reinvigorating himself with a bath and a hearty breakfast, he was ready to meet Captain Gaultier, who arrived promptly at 11.30.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "There we will be able to talk without interruption."
