used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
(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 "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "It was on Friday--Friday morning--that it happened, and I half thought of writing to you about it that evening.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading "It was on Friday--Friday morning--that it happened, and I half thought of writing to you about it that evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "It was on Friday--Friday morning--that it happened, and I half thought of writing to you about it that evening.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "It was on Friday--Friday morning--that it happened, and I half thought of writing to you about it that evening.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
head-waiter
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
Hetherwick
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
HitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was on Friday--Friday morning--that it happened, and I half thought of writing to you about it that evening.
it's
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From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "It was on Friday--Friday morning--that it happened, and I half thought of writing to you about it that evening.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It was on Friday--Friday morning--that it happened, and I half thought of writing to you about it that evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It was on Friday--Friday morning--that it happened, and I half thought of writing to you about it that evening.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
Rhona
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
express in words
From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It was on Friday--Friday morning--that it happened, and I half thought of writing to you about it that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hither they now proceeded, and had scarcely taken their accustomed seats before Rhona plunged into her story.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It was on Friday--Friday morning--that it happened, and I half thought of writing to you about it that evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
to-day
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From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
someone who visits
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was on Friday--Friday morning--that it happened, and I half thought of writing to you about it that evening.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR The head-waiter in the restaurant to which Hetherwick and Rhona repaired every Sunday immediately upon her arrival now knew these two well by sight, and forming his own conclusions about them, always reserved for them a table in a quiet and secluded corner.
won't
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From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
produce a literary work
From this reading Then I thought it best to tell you personally to-day--besides, I should have had to write an awfully long letter.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "It was on Friday--Friday morning--that it happened, and I half thought of writing to you about it that evening.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I expect you want to know what it's all about, so I won't keep you waiting," she said.
