used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
(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 He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
any person at all
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
any thing at all
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
move towards
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
completely unclothed
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So he went on with his work, that work whose completion had become well-nigh an obsession.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading So he went on with his work, that work whose completion had become well-nigh an obsession.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
Garstaing
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From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Steve gave no sign.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
Hervey
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From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
HOME-COMING
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From this reading THE HOME-COMING Steve gave no sign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
not any; not one
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Steve gave no sign.
a brief written record
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
obsessionnounUS /əbˈseʃən/
an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will
From this reading So he went on with his work, that work whose completion had become well-nigh an obsession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
and nothing more
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Steve gave no sign.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he went on with his work, that work whose completion had become well-nigh an obsession.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
Steve
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From this reading THE HOME-COMING Steve gave no sign.
move an implement through
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
store-house
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From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
supportersnounUS /səˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOME-COMING Steve gave no sign.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
the act of using
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So he went on with his work, that work whose completion had become well-nigh an obsession.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So he went on with his work, that work whose completion had become well-nigh an obsession.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He saw no reason to admit anyone to the secret of that which had transpired in the store-house.
which person or people
From this reading He waited for the approach of an accompanying outfit, he searched to discover the supporters of Hervey Garstaing in his attempt on his life, and, failing all further development, he saw no use in sounding a note of alarm to disturb those who looked to him for leadership and protection.
belonging to which person
From this reading So he went on with his work, that work whose completion had become well-nigh an obsession.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So he went on with his work, that work whose completion had become well-nigh an obsession.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So he went on with his work, that work whose completion had become well-nigh an obsession.
a late time of life
From this reading Besides, he was more than reluctant to lay bare anything that could stir afresh those memories from which only the passing of the years had brought him peace.
