used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A complete disguise became an immediate necessity.
speak to
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A complete disguise became an immediate necessity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He appreciated fully her reasons for having come to see him, and yet he deeply regretted her coming.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The unexpected meeting with Grace caused him the utmost anxiety.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading He appreciated fully her reasons for having come to see him, and yet he deeply regretted her coming.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A complete disguise became an immediate necessity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The unexpected meeting with Grace caused him the utmost anxiety.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He appreciated fully her reasons for having come to see him, and yet he deeply regretted her coming.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He appreciated fully her reasons for having come to see him, and yet he deeply regretted her coming.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A complete disguise became an immediate necessity.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He appreciated fully her reasons for having come to see him, and yet he deeply regretted her coming.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading A complete disguise became an immediate necessity.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
Duvall
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From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He appreciated fully her reasons for having come to see him, and yet he deeply regretted her coming.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He appreciated fully her reasons for having come to see him, and yet he deeply regretted her coming.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The unexpected meeting with Grace caused him the utmost anxiety.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appreciated fully her reasons for having come to see him, and yet he deeply regretted her coming.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The unexpected meeting with Grace caused him the utmost anxiety.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
of the present time and place
From this reading A complete disguise became an immediate necessity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The unexpected meeting with Grace caused him the utmost anxiety.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading A complete disguise became an immediate necessity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
on one occasion
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He appreciated fully her reasons for having come to see him, and yet he deeply regretted her coming.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He appreciated fully her reasons for having come to see him, and yet he deeply regretted her coming.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He appreciated fully her reasons for having come to see him, and yet he deeply regretted her coming.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
carry out
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
a just detectable amount
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The unexpected meeting with Grace caused him the utmost anxiety.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The unexpected meeting with Grace caused him the utmost anxiety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Duvall, after having satisfied himself that Ruth Morton was safely installed in her suite of rooms at the hotel, came down to the lobby to await the arrival of Mrs. Morton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The enemies of Ruth Morton were far too clever, too shrewd, he feared, not to take advantage of her mistake, and by means of it, trace him at once to his present address.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The unexpected meeting with Grace caused him the utmost anxiety.
but in spite of that
From this reading He appreciated fully her reasons for having come to see him, and yet he deeply regretted her coming.
