used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
anew
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Late Friday night the welcome news came to headquarters that Alexander Burke had been found.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
ASHESnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Late Friday night the welcome news came to headquarters that Alexander Burke had been found.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading Late Friday night the welcome news came to headquarters that Alexander Burke had been found.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Late Friday night the welcome news came to headquarters that Alexander Burke had been found.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
set up or found
From this reading Late Friday night the welcome news came to headquarters that Alexander Burke had been found.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
Genevieve
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From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Late Friday night the welcome news came to headquarters that Alexander Burke had been found.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Late Friday night the welcome news came to headquarters that Alexander Burke had been found.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
interimnounUS /ˈɪntərəm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late Friday night the welcome news came to headquarters that Alexander Burke had been found.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
mentionsnounUS /ˈmenʃənz/
plural of “mention” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Late Friday night the welcome news came to headquarters that Alexander Burke had been found.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Late Friday night the welcome news came to headquarters that Alexander Burke had been found.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
note-book
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From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
and nothing more
From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
Identical; not different.
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
for a short time
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Late Friday night the welcome news came to headquarters that Alexander Burke had been found.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
uneventfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈventfəl/
marked by no noteworthy or significant events
From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
accept gladly
From this reading Late Friday night the welcome news came to headquarters that Alexander Burke had been found.
at the time that
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
whilom
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From this reading Saturday morning a physician was called in, and the whilom secretary was not able to appear upon the streets again until Tuesday.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The interim was so uneventful that my note-book mentions only two incidents as being worthy of preservation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ASHES OF OLD ROMANCE It was Friday afternoon when Genevieve started on her mission; the following Wednesday morning I received a telegram from her announcing that she would be home that same afternoon.
wretchedlyadverbUS /ˈretʃɪdli/
in a wretched manner
From this reading He appeared at his lodgings shortly before midnight, looking wretchedly ill and exhausted.
