a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading It was not until he got to the Junction that he began to wonder if he was acting judiciously.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
Alan
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From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was not until he got to the Junction that he began to wonder if he was acting judiciously.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
BrillnounUS /brɪl/
European food fish
From this reading Alan knew much, Brill knew more, and the two together might prove too much for him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
CiceronounUS /ˈsɪsəroʊ/
a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
well in the past; former
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
an opposing military force
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alan knew much, Brill knew more, and the two together might prove too much for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
a man of refinement
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was not until he got to the Junction that he began to wonder if he was acting judiciously.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
Heathton
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From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alan knew much, Brill knew more, and the two together might prove too much for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was not until he got to the Junction that he began to wonder if he was acting judiciously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
judiciouslyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/
in a judicious manner
From this reading It was not until he got to the Junction that he began to wonder if he was acting judiciously.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading It was not until he got to the Junction that he began to wonder if he was acting judiciously.
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 Alan knew much, Brill knew more, and the two together might prove too much for him.
Lestrange
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From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Alan knew much, Brill knew more, and the two together might prove too much for him.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Alan knew much, Brill knew more, and the two together might prove too much for him.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Alan knew much, Brill knew more, and the two together might prove too much for him.
absolutely essential
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Alan knew much, Brill knew more, and the two together might prove too much for him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
Sophy's
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From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, he paid his account at the inn with money borrowed from Cicero, and departed in hot haste before that gentleman was afoot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Alan knew much, Brill knew more, and the two together might prove too much for him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Alan knew much, Brill knew more, and the two together might prove too much for him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Alan knew much, Brill knew more, and the two together might prove too much for him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until he got to the Junction that he began to wonder if he was acting judiciously.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, since his design of passing as Sophy's father had been rendered useless, it was not necessary that he should remain in Heathton.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was not until he got to the Junction that he began to wonder if he was acting judiciously.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After his interview with Alan, Captain Lestrange had come to the conclusion that it would be the best and wisest course to retreat before the enemy.
