81
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From this reading & C. There was a date--if it was a date--81.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading & C. There was a date--if it was a date--81.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
in addition
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
Brereton
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From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading & C. There was a date--if it was a date--81.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
the specified day of the month
From this reading & C. There was a date--if it was a date--81.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
at any time
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading & C. There was a date--if it was a date--81.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading There were the initials--M.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading & C. There was a date--if it was a date--81.
Kitely
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From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
Kitely's
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From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading There were the initials--M.
memorandanounUS /ˌmemərˈændə/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
Norcaster
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From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
pocket-book
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From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
SCRAPnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
StonernounUS /ˈstoʊnər/
an attacker who pelts the victim with stones (especially with intent to kill)
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
Stoner's
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From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were the initials--M.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bent had gone over to Norcaster that afternoon, on business, and was not to be home until late in the evening: Brereton accordingly dined alone and had ample time to reflect and to think.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SCRAP BOOK Brereton went back to his friend's house more puzzled than ever by the similarity of the entries in Kitely's memoranda and in Stoner's pocket-book.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were the initials--M.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The reflecting and the thinking largely took the form of speculating--on the fact that certain terms and figures which had been set down by Kitely had also been set down by Stoner.
