used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
recognizable; marked
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
didn't
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From this reading You promised, didn't you, that you would take me to see this mysterious Major of yours?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
HOW
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From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
Laurence
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From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
Laurence's
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From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading You promised, didn't you, that you would take me to see this mysterious Major of yours?"
MAJOR'SnounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
Mansenoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell me, you surely have not visited your neighbours without me?
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
of an obscure nature
From this reading You promised, didn't you, that you would take me to see this mysterious Major of yours?"
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "Tell me, you surely have not visited your neighbours without me?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Tell me, you surely have not visited your neighbours without me?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
and nothing more
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You promised, didn't you, that you would take me to see this mysterious Major of yours?"
SelenenounUS /səˈliːn/
(Greek mythology) goddess of the Moon in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Luna
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Tell me, you surely have not visited your neighbours without me?
carry out
From this reading You promised, didn't you, that you would take me to see this mysterious Major of yours?"
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
express in words
From this reading "Tell me, you surely have not visited your neighbours without me?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
a special situation
From this reading There was only one thing to do, Laurence decided, and that was to confess that he had taken another step in his investigations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You promised, didn't you, that you would take me to see this mysterious Major of yours?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Tell me, you surely have not visited your neighbours without me?
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
at the time that
From this reading THE MAJOR'S MESSAGE AND HOW IT WAS DELIVERED Selene Scott had finished her correspondence when Laurence reappeared on the lawn of the Manse, and was waiting, ready dressed, to go for the promised walk.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Tell me, you surely have not visited your neighbours without me?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You promised, didn't you, that you would take me to see this mysterious Major of yours?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where have you been?" she asked, evidently guessing from Laurence's face that something unusual had happened.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tell me, you surely have not visited your neighbours without me?
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading You promised, didn't you, that you would take me to see this mysterious Major of yours?"
