used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A letter had arrived, marked “Immediate,” and the messenger was waiting for an answer.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
Amelius
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From this reading At eight o’clock the next morning, Amelius was awakened by Toff.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A letter had arrived, marked “Immediate,” and the messenger was waiting for an answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A letter had arrived, marked “Immediate,” and the messenger was waiting for an answer.
react verbally
From this reading A letter had arrived, marked “Immediate,” and the messenger was waiting for an answer.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A letter had arrived, marked “Immediate,” and the messenger was waiting for an answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At eight o’clock the next morning, Amelius was awakened by Toff.
aroused or activated
From this reading At eight o’clock the next morning, Amelius was awakened by Toff.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading She wrote briefly, and in formal terms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At eight o’clock the next morning, Amelius was awakened by Toff.
a small house with a single story
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
being one more than seven
From this reading At eight o’clock the next morning, Amelius was awakened by Toff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A letter had arrived, marked “Immediate,” and the messenger was waiting for an answer.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading She wrote briefly, and in formal terms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The letter was from Mrs. Payson.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A letter had arrived, marked “Immediate,” and the messenger was waiting for an answer.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
of the present time and place
From this reading A letter had arrived, marked “Immediate,” and the messenger was waiting for an answer.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She wrote briefly, and in formal terms.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter had arrived, marked “Immediate,” and the messenger was waiting for an answer.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading A letter had arrived, marked “Immediate,” and the messenger was waiting for an answer.
matron's
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From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A letter had arrived, marked “Immediate,” and the messenger was waiting for an answer.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At eight o’clock the next morning, Amelius was awakened by Toff.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The letter was from Mrs. Payson.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At eight o’clock the next morning, Amelius was awakened by Toff.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At eight o’clock the next morning, Amelius was awakened by Toff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
Payson
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From this reading The letter was from Mrs. Payson.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
a safe place
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
express the need or desire for
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wrote briefly, and in formal terms.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading She wrote briefly, and in formal terms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At eight o’clock the next morning, Amelius was awakened by Toff.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
ToffnounUS /tɔːf/
informal term for an upper-class or wealthy person
From this reading At eight o’clock the next morning, Amelius was awakened by Toff.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A letter had arrived, marked “Immediate,” and the messenger was waiting for an answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At eight o’clock the next morning, Amelius was awakened by Toff.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
the words that are spoken
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She wrote briefly, and in formal terms.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After referring to the matron’s fruitless visit to the cottage on the previous night, Mrs. Payson proceeded in these words:--“I request you will immediately let me know whether Sally has taken refuge with you, and has passed the night under your roof.
