Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER.

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

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

pledged to be married

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

of illegal marriage to a second person while legally married to a first

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

past form of “cite” — make reference to

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

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From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

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

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

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

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

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From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

come together

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

set up or found

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

a man of refinement

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

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

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

United States physicist who developed the first successful liquid-fueled rocket (1882-1945)

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

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

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

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

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

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

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

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

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

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

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

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

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

joined in matrimony

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

a human being

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

try to get or reach

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

-ing form of “summarize” — give a summary

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

brief and to the point; effectively cut short

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

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

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

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

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading In a few terse sentences he stated the object of his visit, cited the evidence he possessed of Correlli's bigamous exploit, and then startled that audacious person by summarizing the contents of the late Mrs. Goddard's confession.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

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

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

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

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was fortunate enough to find him at the hotel where he had told him he could be found if wanted.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.

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

From this reading The morning following his conference with his betrothed, our young lawyer went early to seek an interview with Emil Correlli.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If you are not already sure of the fact," the lawyer emphatically added, "allow me to inform you that your sister was never the wife of Mr. Gerald Goddard, as that gentleman had been married previous to his meeting with Miss Correlli.