used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
speak to
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
(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 Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
Bloomsburynoun
a city district of central London laid out in garden squares
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
an occurrence of something
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I must work, you know, Mr. Gebb," she confessed frankly.
without stop or interruption
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
cross-questionnoun
a question asked in cross-examination
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
true confidential information
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
Edith
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From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
set up or found
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "I must work, you know, Mr. Gebb," she confessed frankly.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
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 When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
Gebb
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From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
Gilmar
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From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
Grangebury
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From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must work, you know, Mr. Gebb," she confessed frankly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
Kirkstone
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From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I must work, you know, Mr. Gebb," she confessed frankly.
the act of departing
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I must work, you know, Mr. Gebb," she confessed frankly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WHAT MRS.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must work, you know, Mr. Gebb," she confessed frankly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
PRESK
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From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
schoolfellownoun
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
make square
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edith informed him that since leaving Kirkstone Hall she had been staying with an old schoolfellow in Bloomsbury Square, and was likely to remain there for some time, or at all events until she could find a situation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT MRS.
at the time that
From this reading When in full possession of the facts he permitted her to depart, but took the precaution to ask for her London address in case he should require her further evidence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PRESK FOUND Gebb continued to question and cross-question Edith until he became thoroughly acquainted with the details of her visit to Miss Gilmar at Grangebury.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I must work, you know, Mr. Gebb," she confessed frankly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I must work, you know, Mr. Gebb," she confessed frankly.
