used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
in addition
From this reading Miss Morton and Kitty French were there, also Coroner Benson and Detective Fairbanks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading When Fessenden returned to the Van Norman house, several people were awaiting him in the library.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
Benson
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From this reading Miss Morton and Kitty French were there, also Coroner Benson and Detective Fairbanks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
Carleton
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From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
Carleton's
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From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
CoronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading Miss Morton and Kitty French were there, also Coroner Benson and Detective Fairbanks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Miss Morton and Kitty French were there, also Coroner Benson and Detective Fairbanks.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
FairbanksnounUS /ˈferbəŋks/
United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)
From this reading Miss Morton and Kitty French were there, also Coroner Benson and Detective Fairbanks.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
Fessenden
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From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Miss Morton and Kitty French were there, also Coroner Benson and Detective Fairbanks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Fessenden returned to the Van Norman house, several people were awaiting him in the library.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Fessenden returned to the Van Norman house, several people were awaiting him in the library.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Miss Morton and Kitty French were there, also Coroner Benson and Detective Fairbanks.
a room where books are kept
From this reading When Fessenden returned to the Van Norman house, several people were awaiting him in the library.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Morton and Kitty French were there, also Coroner Benson and Detective Fairbanks.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Miss Morton and Kitty French were there, also Coroner Benson and Detective Fairbanks.
not any; not one
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading When Fessenden returned to the Van Norman house, several people were awaiting him in the library.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
and nothing more
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When Fessenden returned to the Van Norman house, several people were awaiting him in the library.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Fessenden returned to the Van Norman house, several people were awaiting him in the library.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When Fessenden returned to the Van Norman house, several people were awaiting him in the library.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Miss Morton and Kitty French were there, also Coroner Benson and Detective Fairbanks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
hard to endure
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
the act of using
From this reading It was in a kindly spirit that he bade her good-by, and promised to use every effort not only to establish Carleton’s innocence, but to discover the guilty one.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading When Fessenden returned to the Van Norman house, several people were awaiting him in the library.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fessenden was truly sorry for her, and glad that she could go away from the trying scenes for a time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Fessenden returned to the Van Norman house, several people were awaiting him in the library.
at the time that
From this reading When Fessenden returned to the Van Norman house, several people were awaiting him in the library.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He felt sure that she would come, if summoned, for now, relieved of her doubt of Carleton, she had no reason for refusing any testimony she could give.
