Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course," the little fellow went on, "I went straight over to Montreux.

give a description of

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

apart from; not including

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

a boy or man

From this reading "Of course," the little fellow went on, "I went straight over to Montreux.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

set up or found

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Of course," the little fellow went on, "I went straight over to Montreux.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

lacking spirit or liveliness

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

freely in a nonliteral manner

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Of course," the little fellow went on, "I went straight over to Montreux.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

not any; not one

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

a brief written record

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Of course," the little fellow went on, "I went straight over to Montreux.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Of course," the little fellow went on, "I went straight over to Montreux.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

a regular customer

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

successive (without a break)

From this reading "Of course," the little fellow went on, "I went straight over to Montreux.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

precisely as stated

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

someone who visits

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading The head waiter knew this Rex Holland, who had been a frequent visitor, had always tipped very liberally, and lived in something like style.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Of course," the little fellow went on, "I went straight over to Montreux.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

which person or people

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE FRANK Saul Arthur Mann came back to England full of his news, and found Frank at the little Jermyn Street hotel where he had installed himself, and Frank listened without interruption to the story of the letter.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The note heading was not on the paper, but I had no difficulty, by comparing the qualities of papers used at the various hotels, in discovering that it was written from the Palace.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He could not describe his patron, except that he was a young man with a very languid manner who had arrived the previous morning from Holland and had immediately inquired for Frank Merrill."