used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
for the reason that
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
Chelsea
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From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
Holborn
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From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
muddledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdəld/
confused and vague; used especially of thinking
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
absolutely essential
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
not any; not one
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
plain-fronted
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From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
PsychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
Quarles
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From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was not because I had nothing to do, but because I had so many things to think of that my brain had become hopelessly muddled in the process, and a few blank hours seemed to be advisable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
precisely as stated
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
Warburton
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From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
WARBURTON'S
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From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When this kind of retreat becomes necessary, I invariably find my way to Holborn, to a very plain-fronted establishment there over which is the name Warburton.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
at the time that
From this reading Except when I have a regular holiday, my leisure hours are limited, but I was taking a night off.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Quarles was busy with some Psychological Society which was holding a series of meetings in London, and was quite pleased, no doubt, to be without my society for a while.
Zena
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From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAN AT WARBURTON'S Two days later Zena went to visit friends in the country, and for some weeks I did not go near Chelsea.
