used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He followed shortly after the despatch of his letter.
anew
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
Carruthers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading He followed shortly after the despatch of his letter.
command with authority
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
feverishlyadverbUS /ˈfevərɪʃli/
in a feverish manner
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He followed shortly after the despatch of his letter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He followed shortly after the despatch of his letter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
on one occasion
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
Pamela
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
Pamela's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
for a short time
From this reading He followed shortly after the despatch of his letter.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
carry out
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The news concerning Pamela in Mrs Carruthers' letter, quite as much as his own feelings, made him feverishly anxious to see her again.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
at the time that
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Once arrived in Cape Town, the doubtful wisdom of his action in laying himself open to the direct influence of Pamela's personality struck him forcibly for the first time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Business was taking him to Cape Town; he decided that when he was through with the business he would put in a little time on his own account; and Mrs Carruthers' invitation fitted in with his plans.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote her a cordial, but guarded, letter, in which he told her that he would take her at her word and bring himself and his suit case along and enjoy himself for a week.
