used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
(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 Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
in addition
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
for the reason that
From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading BLACK BILL.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BLACK BILL.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
Chetwynde
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From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
incognitoadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkɔːɡˈniːtoʊ/
with your identity concealed
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
not any; not one
From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
Obed
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From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
express in words
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Chetwynde had not chosen to tell Obed his real name; but this maintenance of his incognito was not at all owing to any love of mystery, or any desire to keep a secret.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He thought, also, that to tell his real name might involve a troublesome explanation, which was not desirable, especially since there was no need for it.
Windham
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From this reading He chose to be "Windham" because Obed thought him so, and he had no reason for being otherwise with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the day after his meeting with Lord Chetwynde Obed had intended to start for Naples.
