used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Your report was quite a thrilling document,” he remarked, as we came out of the station approach.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
move towards
From this reading “Your report was quite a thrilling document,” he remarked, as we came out of the station approach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Your report was quite a thrilling document,” he remarked, as we came out of the station approach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading For it was close upon dinner time, and I rather expected to find Bundy awaiting us.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
Boy-lane
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From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
Bundy
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From this reading For it was close upon dinner time, and I rather expected to find Bundy awaiting us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Your report was quite a thrilling document,” he remarked, as we came out of the station approach.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading For it was close upon dinner time, and I rather expected to find Bundy awaiting us.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading For it was close upon dinner time, and I rather expected to find Bundy awaiting us.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Your report was quite a thrilling document,” he remarked, as we came out of the station approach.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading For it was close upon dinner time, and I rather expected to find Bundy awaiting us.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For it was close upon dinner time, and I rather expected to find Bundy awaiting us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “These new discoveries seem to launch us on a fresh phase of the investigation.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading “These new discoveries seem to launch us on a fresh phase of the investigation.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For it was close upon dinner time, and I rather expected to find Bundy awaiting us.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading “These new discoveries seem to launch us on a fresh phase of the investigation.”
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “These new discoveries seem to launch us on a fresh phase of the investigation.”
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Your report was quite a thrilling document,” he remarked, as we came out of the station approach.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading “These new discoveries seem to launch us on a fresh phase of the investigation.”
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Your report was quite a thrilling document,” he remarked, as we came out of the station approach.
on the contrary
From this reading For it was close upon dinner time, and I rather expected to find Bundy awaiting us.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Your report was quite a thrilling document,” he remarked, as we came out of the station approach.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “These new discoveries seem to launch us on a fresh phase of the investigation.”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These new discoveries seem to launch us on a fresh phase of the investigation.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
Thorndyke
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From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading “Your report was quite a thrilling document,” he remarked, as we came out of the station approach.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For it was close upon dinner time, and I rather expected to find Bundy awaiting us.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Unfortunately, on this occasion, he had come down by an unusually late train, and the opportunity for discussion was limited to the time occupied by the short walk from Rochester Station to my house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Your report was quite a thrilling document,” he remarked, as we came out of the station approach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The custom which had grown upon my part of meeting Thorndyke at the station on the occasion of his visits was duly honoured on the present occasion, for the surprising discoveries in Black Boy-lane, which I had described in my report to him, made me eager to hear his comments.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your report was quite a thrilling document,” he remarked, as we came out of the station approach.
