used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
any thing at all
From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I might have brought Mary Lou with me," he thought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "She would have liked the experience."
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I might have brought Mary Lou with me," he thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
how
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From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I might have brought Mary Lou with me," he thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
Lou
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From this reading "I might have brought Mary Lou with me," he thought.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "I might have brought Mary Lou with me," he thought.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I might have brought Mary Lou with me," he thought.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I might have brought Mary Lou with me," he thought.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
not any; not one
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
by chance
From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She would have liked the experience."
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
Stoddard
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From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I might have brought Mary Lou with me," he thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
hard to endure
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But perhaps, he decided, she had wanted to remain on the spot at Stoddard House in case anything new developed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Gay settled back in his seat in the train with a sense of comfort.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He liked traveling; no matter how hard he was working or how difficult the case he was trying to solve, he could always rest on a journey.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "She would have liked the experience."
