used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Well," she asked, when he had gone, "what is your verdict, Uncle Colin?"
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before leaving Brighton I had yet much to do.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading Before leaving Brighton I had yet much to do.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
Colin
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From this reading "Well," she asked, when he had gone, "what is your verdict, Uncle Colin?"
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Before leaving Brighton I had yet much to do.
Favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading "Favourable," I replied, whereat she smiled in gratification.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
set up or found
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Well," she asked, when he had gone, "what is your verdict, Uncle Colin?"
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading "Favourable," I replied, whereat she smiled in gratification.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before leaving Brighton I had yet much to do.
hall-porter
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From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well," she asked, when he had gone, "what is your verdict, Uncle Colin?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before leaving Brighton I had yet much to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Favourable," I replied, whereat she smiled in gratification.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well," she asked, when he had gone, "what is your verdict, Uncle Colin?"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
the act of departing
From this reading Before leaving Brighton I had yet much to do.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Before leaving Brighton I had yet much to do.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Favourable," I replied, whereat she smiled in gratification.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well," she asked, when he had gone, "what is your verdict, Uncle Colin?"
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Favourable," I replied, whereat she smiled in gratification.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before leaving Brighton I had yet much to do.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Well," she asked, when he had gone, "what is your verdict, Uncle Colin?"
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading "Well," she asked, when he had gone, "what is your verdict, Uncle Colin?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," she asked, when he had gone, "what is your verdict, Uncle Colin?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well," she asked, when he had gone, "what is your verdict, Uncle Colin?"
at the time that
From this reading "Well," she asked, when he had gone, "what is your verdict, Uncle Colin?"
whereat
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From this reading "Favourable," I replied, whereat she smiled in gratification.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
but in spite of that
From this reading Before leaving Brighton I had yet much to do.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading An hour later I succeeded in obtaining a short confidential chat with the hall-porter of the Royal York Hotel, whom I found quite ready to assist me.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was not altogether satisfied concerning the young man, my object being to try and learn for myself something more tangible regarding him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well," she asked, when he had gone, "what is your verdict, Uncle Colin?"
