used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
not being in a specified place
From this reading A fact that aroused my curiosity was that all the time Mr. Lloyd had been with us Duperre had been absent--in Brussels, I believe.
(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 A fact that aroused my curiosity was that all the time Mr. Lloyd had been with us Duperre had been absent--in Brussels, I believe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading A fact that aroused my curiosity was that all the time Mr. Lloyd had been with us Duperre had been absent--in Brussels, I believe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A fact that aroused my curiosity was that all the time Mr. Lloyd had been with us Duperre had been absent--in Brussels, I believe.
BrusselsnounUS /ˈbrʌsəlz/
the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
From this reading A fact that aroused my curiosity was that all the time Mr. Lloyd had been with us Duperre had been absent--in Brussels, I believe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Excellent!" he cried.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A fact that aroused my curiosity was that all the time Mr. Lloyd had been with us Duperre had been absent--in Brussels, I believe.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
Duperre
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From this reading A fact that aroused my curiosity was that all the time Mr. Lloyd had been with us Duperre had been absent--in Brussels, I believe.
ENVELOPEnounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "Excellent!" he cried.
the organ of sight
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A fact that aroused my curiosity was that all the time Mr. Lloyd had been with us Duperre had been absent--in Brussels, I believe.
a boy or man
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
and nothing more
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading A fact that aroused my curiosity was that all the time Mr. Lloyd had been with us Duperre had been absent--in Brussels, I believe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
molestsverbUS /məˈlests/
third-person singular of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A fact that aroused my curiosity was that all the time Mr. Lloyd had been with us Duperre had been absent--in Brussels, I believe.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
not any; not one
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
no person; not anyone
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
coated with paint
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
Rayne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A fact that aroused my curiosity was that all the time Mr. Lloyd had been with us Duperre had been absent--in Brussels, I believe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A fact that aroused my curiosity was that all the time Mr. Lloyd had been with us Duperre had been absent--in Brussels, I believe.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
(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 "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
whereat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PAINTED ENVELOPE On my return I told Rayne of the old man's invitation, whereat he rubbed his hands in warm approval.
which person or people
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I saw his meaning, but I was in no way anxious to become the traveling companion of a man who had, without doubt, been marked down as the next victim.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must travel with him and keep an eye upon him--just to see that nobody--well, that nobody molests the poor old fellow," he laughed grimly.
