used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading There dismay sat patiently waiting for him in the shape of a messenger from the local telegraph office in the village below.
Blithers
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From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
Blitherwood
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From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
defaultedverbUS /dɪˈfɔːltɪd/
past form of “default” — fail to pay up
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
dinner-party
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From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading There dismay sat patiently waiting for him in the shape of a messenger from the local telegraph office in the village below.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading He was gloating over his victory up to the instant he reached his own lodge gates.
a man of refinement
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
gloatingnounUS /ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/
malicious satisfaction
From this reading He was gloating over his victory up to the instant he reached his own lodge gates.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He was gloating over his victory up to the instant he reached his own lodge gates.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
livelinessnounUS /ˈlaɪvlinəs/
general activity and motion
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading There dismay sat patiently waiting for him in the shape of a messenger from the local telegraph office in the village below.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading He was gloating over his victory up to the instant he reached his own lodge gates.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
MAUD
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From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
a person who carries a message
From this reading There dismay sat patiently waiting for him in the shape of a messenger from the local telegraph office in the village below.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading There dismay sat patiently waiting for him in the shape of a messenger from the local telegraph office in the village below.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was gloating over his victory up to the instant he reached his own lodge gates.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading There dismay sat patiently waiting for him in the shape of a messenger from the local telegraph office in the village below.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
Quinnox
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From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He was gloating over his victory up to the instant he reached his own lodge gates.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There dismay sat patiently waiting for him in the shape of a messenger from the local telegraph office in the village below.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading There dismay sat patiently waiting for him in the shape of a messenger from the local telegraph office in the village below.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
for a short time
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
subduingverbUS /səbˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “subdue” — put down by force or intimidation
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading There dismay sat patiently waiting for him in the shape of a messenger from the local telegraph office in the village below.
express in words
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There dismay sat patiently waiting for him in the shape of a messenger from the local telegraph office in the village below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading A LETTER FROM MAUD Mr. Blithers, triumphant, left Red Roof shortly after luncheon; Mr. Blithers, dismayed, arrived at Blitherwood a quarter of an hour later.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was gloating over his victory up to the instant he reached his own lodge gates.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He was gloating over his victory up to the instant he reached his own lodge gates.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading There dismay sat patiently waiting for him in the shape of a messenger from the local telegraph office in the village below.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading There dismay sat patiently waiting for him in the shape of a messenger from the local telegraph office in the village below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
at the time that
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
which person or people
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had had his way with Robin, who, after all, was coming to dinner that evening with Count Quinnox.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Prince, after a few words in private with the Count, changed his mind and accepted Mr. Blithers' invitation with a liveliness that was mistaken for eagerness by that gentleman, who had made very short work of subduing Mrs. King when she tried to tell him that her own dinner-party would be ruined if the principal guest defaulted.
