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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

the state of being absent

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

matters of personal concern

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

later than; following

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Nevertheless, as the days slipped by and no message came from him, she began to feel solicitous.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Nevertheless, as the days slipped by and no message came from him, she began to feel solicitous.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The week went by and he did not return.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Nevertheless, as the days slipped by and no message came from him, she began to feel solicitous.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Nevertheless, as the days slipped by and no message came from him, she began to feel solicitous.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Nevertheless, as the days slipped by and no message came from him, she began to feel solicitous.

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From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nevertheless, as the days slipped by and no message came from him, she began to feel solicitous.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

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From this reading WHO IS HUGH GORDON?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

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From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Nevertheless, as the days slipped by and no message came from him, she began to feel solicitous.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

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From this reading WHO IS HUGH GORDON?

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WHO IS HUGH GORDON?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

for more time

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Nevertheless, as the days slipped by and no message came from him, she began to feel solicitous.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, as the days slipped by and no message came from him, she began to feel solicitous.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

not any; not one

From this reading Nevertheless, as the days slipped by and no message came from him, she began to feel solicitous.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The week went by and he did not return.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Nevertheless, as the days slipped by and no message came from him, she began to feel solicitous.

full of anxiety and concern

From this reading Nevertheless, as the days slipped by and no message came from him, she began to feel solicitous.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was longer than any previous absence had been, but Henrietta, being prepared for it, was able to keep his affairs in order.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The week went by and he did not return.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The week went by and he did not return.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Felix Brand did not appear at his office the next day after his call at the home of his secretary, and she inferred that he had gone on the journey of which he had spoken.

which person or people

From this reading WHO IS HUGH GORDON?