used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Miss Talbot is absolutely unknown to all the parties concerned in the affair.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Miss Talbot is absolutely unknown to all the parties concerned in the affair.
(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 Miss Talbot is absolutely unknown to all the parties concerned in the affair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
Brett
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From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Miss Talbot is absolutely unknown to all the parties concerned in the affair.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
DOUBTSnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
Edith
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From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
one or the other of two
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
Fairholme
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From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading What is there to fear?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
HALL-PORTER'S
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From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
of the present time and place
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What is there to fear?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
MarseillesnounUS /mɑːrˈsaɪləs/
a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
a particular point in time
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
not any; not one
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Miss Talbot is absolutely unknown to all the parties concerned in the affair.
a human being
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
sitting-room
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From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
move an implement through
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What is there to fear?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
unfetteredadjectiveUS /ənˈfetərd/
not bound by shackles and chains
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
not known
From this reading Miss Talbot is absolutely unknown to all the parties concerned in the affair.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
volitionnounUS /voʊˈlɪʃən/
the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
migratory
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The impetuous Fairholme was eager to commence an immediate search of Marseilles, but Brett steadily adhered to his resolution not to stir from their sitting-room until either Miss Talbot came back in person or it became quite certain that she was detained by some other influence than her own unfettered volition.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What is there to fear?
at the time that
From this reading THE HALL-PORTER'S DOUBTS When one o'clock came and Edith had not arrived, the three men waiting in the hotel made no further effort to conceal their anxiety.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It may be," he argued, "that she will require some action on our part the moment we see her, and nothing could be more stupid than for the three of us to be wandering about this great city hopelessly inquiring for a missing English lady, whilst she was impatiently awaiting our return in the knowledge that valuable time was being lost to no purpose.
