the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Andrews arrived punctually to the minute, and as was expected, Fletcher was with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Andrews arrived punctually to the minute, and as was expected, Fletcher was with him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Halley had not returned from London, and there had been no news of him.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Fletcher he had deliberately ignored, though he felt certain that he would turn up.
CotenounUS /koʊt/
a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Fletcher he had deliberately ignored, though he felt certain that he would turn up.
Ena
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Andrews arrived punctually to the minute, and as was expected, Fletcher was with him.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Fletcher he had deliberately ignored, though he felt certain that he would turn up.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading Fletcher he had deliberately ignored, though he felt certain that he would turn up.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Halley had not returned from London, and there had been no news of him.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
the act of departing
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
HalleynounUS /ˈhæli/
English astronomer who used Newton's laws of motion to predict the period of a comet (1656-1742)
From this reading Halley had not returned from London, and there had been no news of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading Fletcher he had deliberately ignored, though he felt certain that he would turn up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
immediately past
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
held up in the air
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Halley had not returned from London, and there had been no news of him.
engage in
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Andrews arrived punctually to the minute, and as was expected, Fletcher was with him.
easily agitated
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Halley had not returned from London, and there had been no news of him.
not any; not one
From this reading Halley had not returned from London, and there had been no news of him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Halley had not returned from London, and there had been no news of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Andrews arrived punctually to the minute, and as was expected, Fletcher was with him.
on the contrary
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Halley had not returned from London, and there had been no news of him.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
Sefton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
express in words
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Halley had not returned from London, and there had been no news of him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Fletcher he had deliberately ignored, though he felt certain that he would turn up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Fletcher he had deliberately ignored, though he felt certain that he would turn up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Fletcher he had deliberately ignored, though he felt certain that he would turn up.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Meaning of “The Red Cote” The following Saturday Sefton was waiting in his bungalow, and Ena was with him, rather nervous, but glad that the shadow was to be lifted at last.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fletcher he had deliberately ignored, though he felt certain that he would turn up.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Jack had written to Andrews to tell him that he was going to make an explanation with regard to _The Red Cote_, and asked him to be present.
