used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
the state of being absent
From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
alarums
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From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
Alec
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From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
(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 On this eventful morning it so happened that the ladies were all assembled in the breakfast-room before any of the gentlemen were down.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading On this eventful morning it so happened that the ladies were all assembled in the breakfast-room before any of the gentlemen were down.
Azimoolah
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From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
Beaumanoir
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From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
breakfast-room
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From this reading On this eventful morning it so happened that the ladies were all assembled in the breakfast-room before any of the gentlemen were down.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
Campanianoun
a region of southwestern Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea including the islands of Capri and Ischia
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On this eventful morning it so happened that the ladies were all assembled in the breakfast-room before any of the gentlemen were down.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
entailingverbUS /ɪnˈteɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading On this eventful morning it so happened that the ladies were all assembled in the breakfast-room before any of the gentlemen were down.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
Forsyth
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From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading On this eventful morning it so happened that the ladies were all assembled in the breakfast-room before any of the gentlemen were down.
gladesnounUS /ɡleɪdz/
plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading On this eventful morning it so happened that the ladies were all assembled in the breakfast-room before any of the gentlemen were down.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
house-party
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From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading On this eventful morning it so happened that the ladies were all assembled in the breakfast-room before any of the gentlemen were down.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
Latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On this eventful morning it so happened that the ladies were all assembled in the breakfast-room before any of the gentlemen were down.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
not any; not one
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
not one, and not any
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
Prior's
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From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
Sadgrove
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From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On this eventful morning it so happened that the ladies were all assembled in the breakfast-room before any of the gentlemen were down.
not in physical motion
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
Tarrant
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From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this eventful morning it so happened that the ladies were all assembled in the breakfast-room before any of the gentlemen were down.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Sherman had addressed a letter to him on board the _Campania_, explaining matters and passing on a cordial invitation from Beaumanoir that he would join the party on landing.
unauthorizedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːθəraɪzd/
not endowed with authority
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading General Sadgrove and Alec Forsyth had relaxed none of their vigilance, and Azimoolah still ranged the glades of the park, but no more unauthorized artists had put in an appearance, nor had any member of the party suffered from headache, entailing the strange cure of a midnight journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On this eventful morning it so happened that the ladies were all assembled in the breakfast-room before any of the gentlemen were down.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Latterly there had been an entire absence of the excursions and alarums which had marked the earlier days of the house-party.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The next day was that set for the arrival of Senator Sherman, though it would be quite late in the afternoon before he could reach Prior’s Tarrant from Liverpool.
