used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
having companions or an escort
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
a line of approach
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Clearly she felt that now something would at last be done, to find her missing child.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Clearly she felt that now something would at last be done, to find her missing child.
without doubt or question
From this reading Clearly she felt that now something would at last be done, to find her missing child.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading At last they descended to the library, and Duvall was presented to Mrs. Stapleton.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Clearly she felt that now something would at last be done, to find her missing child.
Duvall
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From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
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 John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Clearly she felt that now something would at last be done, to find her missing child.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Clearly she felt that now something would at last be done, to find her missing child.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
former's
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From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
Kleber
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From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
immediately past
From this reading At last they descended to the library, and Duvall was presented to Mrs. Stapleton.
a room where books are kept
From this reading At last they descended to the library, and Duvall was presented to Mrs. Stapleton.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
not able to be found
From this reading Clearly she felt that now something would at last be done, to find her missing child.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At last they descended to the library, and Duvall was presented to Mrs. Stapleton.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Clearly she felt that now something would at last be done, to find her missing child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
on one occasion
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At last they descended to the library, and Duvall was presented to Mrs. Stapleton.
Richard
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From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Clearly she felt that now something would at last be done, to find her missing child.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
Stapleton
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From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clearly she felt that now something would at last be done, to find her missing child.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last they descended to the library, and Duvall was presented to Mrs. Stapleton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
on a floor above
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last they descended to the library, and Duvall was presented to Mrs. Stapleton.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading John Stapleton, the millionaire banker, accompanied by Richard Duvall, arrived in Paris early in the afternoon, and went at once to the former's house in the Avenue Kleber.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The joy which her husband's arrival had caused her sent a new glow of hope to her careworn cheeks, and she greeted the detective most cordially.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Upon their arrival, Duvall waited for sometime, while the distressed husband and wife were closeted together upstairs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Clearly she felt that now something would at last be done, to find her missing child.
