used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
after-dinner
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From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
in the past
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
(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 Apart entirely from all lack of success where the Tocsin was concerned, things were not going well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart entirely from all lack of success where the Tocsin was concerned, things were not going well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading ONE CHANCE IN TEN It was three nights later.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Apart entirely from all lack of success where the Tocsin was concerned, things were not going well.
Dale'snounUS /deɪlz/
possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Apart entirely from all lack of success where the Tocsin was concerned, things were not going well.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
Frenchy
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From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart entirely from all lack of success where the Tocsin was concerned, things were not going well.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
a man of refinement
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
the act of departing
From this reading Things were not going well.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE CHANCE IN TEN It was three nights later.
interventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ONE CHANCE IN TEN It was three nights later.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
Jimmie
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From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Apart entirely from all lack of success where the Tocsin was concerned, things were not going well.
Laroque
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From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ONE CHANCE IN TEN It was three nights later.
liqueurnounUS /lɪˈkɜːr/
strong highly flavored sweet liquor usually drunk after a meal
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading ONE CHANCE IN TEN It was three nights later.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Things were not going well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Apart entirely from all lack of success where the Tocsin was concerned, things were not going well.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE CHANCE IN TEN It was three nights later.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
Seal'snounUS /siːlz/
possessive form of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
not in physical motion
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Apart entirely from all lack of success where the Tocsin was concerned, things were not going well.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading ONE CHANCE IN TEN It was three nights later.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things were not going well.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ONE CHANCE IN TEN It was three nights later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
Tocsinnoun
the sound of an alarm (usually a bell)
From this reading Apart entirely from all lack of success where the Tocsin was concerned, things were not going well.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
underworldnounUS /ˈʌndərwɜːrld/
the criminal class
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
unmarkedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɑːrkt/
not having an identifying mark
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
Virat
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From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONE CHANCE IN TEN It was three nights later.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Things were not going well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
in or at the place that
From this reading Apart entirely from all lack of success where the Tocsin was concerned, things were not going well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Old Jason had placed a tray with after-dinner coffee and a liqueur set on the table at Jimmie Dale's elbow--that was fully an hour ago, and both coffee and liqueur were untouched.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading The fate of Frenchy Virat, the fate of the Wolf, and, added to this, the Gray Seal's intervention in the plans and purposes of one Gentleman Laroque and certain gentlemen still higher up than Laroque, had not passed unmarked or unnoticed in the underworld.
