used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
Bon
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From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
Chillington
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From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
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 Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MADGIN'S SECRET JOURNEY.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
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 Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
Madgin
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From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
MADGIN'S
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From this reading MADGIN'S SECRET JOURNEY.
engage in
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
Pennythorne
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From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
Repos
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From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading MADGIN'S SECRET JOURNEY.
term of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But a fresh view of the case presented itself to his mind as he lay thinking in bed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Madgin left home by an early train on the morning of the day following that on which Lady Chillington had received a reply from Sir John Pennythorne.
Windermere
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From this reading His first intention had been to make the best of his way to Windermere, and there ascertain the exact locality of Bon Repos.
