used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading They agreed to meet at lunch on the following day and report progress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
any thing at all
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
bookedadjectiveUS /bʊkt/
reserved in advance
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They agreed to meet at lunch on the following day and report progress.
Fayre
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From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
Fayre's
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From this reading From Fayre’s point of view, the meal was more than satisfactory.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading They agreed to meet at lunch on the following day and report progress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Fayre’s point of view, the meal was more than satisfactory.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
a message received and understood
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
go away from a place
From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
Leslie
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From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
take the midday meal
From this reading They agreed to meet at lunch on the following day and report progress.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
engage in
From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading From Fayre’s point of view, the meal was more than satisfactory.
come together
From this reading They agreed to meet at lunch on the following day and report progress.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From Fayre’s point of view, the meal was more than satisfactory.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
a brief written record
From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From Fayre’s point of view, the meal was more than satisfactory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
and nothing more
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From Fayre’s point of view, the meal was more than satisfactory.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading They agreed to meet at lunch on the following day and report progress.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading They agreed to meet at lunch on the following day and report progress.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading From Fayre’s point of view, the meal was more than satisfactory.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
express in words
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From Fayre’s point of view, the meal was more than satisfactory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They agreed to meet at lunch on the following day and report progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grey showed a keenness that was after his own heart and proved not only ready to impart information, but anxious to hear anything his companion might have to tell him that had any bearing on the case.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From Fayre’s point of view, the meal was more than satisfactory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Fayre’s point of view, the meal was more than satisfactory.
in or at the place that
From this reading Fayre and Grey lunched at the station hotel, where the solicitor had booked a room for the night.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He suggested that Fayre should make a note of any questions he wished put to Leslie and leave it in his hands.
