used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Faversham, I am sorry that we part in this way," he said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His luggage had been brought into the hall, and he was looking at a time-table.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you going?" asked Dick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you going?" asked Dick.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His luggage had been brought into the hall, and he was looking at a time-table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His luggage had been brought into the hall, and he was looking at a time-table.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His luggage had been brought into the hall, and he was looking at a time-table.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
the act of departing
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
someone who is a detective
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
emanating from God
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
Faversham
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From this reading "Faversham, I am sorry that we part in this way," he said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
set up or found
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
the act of departing
From this reading "Are you going?" asked Dick.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His luggage had been brought into the hall, and he was looking at a time-table.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading His luggage had been brought into the hall, and he was looking at a time-table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His luggage had been brought into the hall, and he was looking at a time-table.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Faversham, I am sorry that we part in this way," he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Faversham, I am sorry that we part in this way," he said.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His luggage had been brought into the hall, and he was looking at a time-table.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading His luggage had been brought into the hall, and he was looking at a time-table.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading His luggage had been brought into the hall, and he was looking at a time-table.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Faversham, I am sorry that we part in this way," he said.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
RomanoffnounUS /ˈroʊmənɔːf/
a member of the imperial family that ruled Russia
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
ROMANOFF'S
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From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Faversham, I am sorry that we part in this way," he said.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "Faversham, I am sorry that we part in this way," he said.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Faversham, I am sorry that we part in this way," he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Faversham, I am sorry that we part in this way," he said.
time-table
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From this reading His luggage had been brought into the hall, and he was looking at a time-table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
hard to endure
From this reading The Count looked at him steadily, as if trying to divine his state of mind--to know if he had changed his purposes since the previous evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His luggage had been brought into the hall, and he was looking at a time-table.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Faversham, I am sorry that we part in this way," he said.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Faversham, I am sorry that we part in this way," he said.
at the time that
From this reading COUNT ROMANOFF'S DEPARTURE The next morning when Dick came downstairs he found Romanoff evidently prepared for a journey.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you going?" asked Dick.
