used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
speak to
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he arrived he was told that Mrs. Rowland was indeed there, but had just gone out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
cannot
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From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
Evelyn's
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From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When he arrived he was told that Mrs. Rowland was indeed there, but had just gone out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he arrived he was told that Mrs. Rowland was indeed there, but had just gone out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading When he arrived he was told that Mrs. Rowland was indeed there, but had just gone out.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
and nothing more
From this reading When he arrived he was told that Mrs. Rowland was indeed there, but had just gone out.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
the act of departing
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
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 Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When he arrived he was told that Mrs. Rowland was indeed there, but had just gone out.
not any; not one
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he arrived he was told that Mrs. Rowland was indeed there, but had just gone out.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
Rosmore
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From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
Rowland
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From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
strangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he arrived he was told that Mrs. Rowland was indeed there, but had just gone out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When he arrived he was told that Mrs. Rowland was indeed there, but had just gone out.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When he arrived he was told that Mrs. Rowland was indeed there, but had just gone out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he arrived he was told that Mrs. Rowland was indeed there, but had just gone out.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These movements of Evelyn’s were watched, although she did not know it, and in the strangest way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rowland left home leaving no address, nor any other indication of what he meant to do the evening after his return to Rosmore.
at the time that
From this reading When he arrived he was told that Mrs. Rowland was indeed there, but had just gone out.
in or at the place that
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He came back on the Wednesday, and on Friday morning he arrived in London, and followed his wife’s steps to the hotel, where he felt sure she would go.
but in spite of that
From this reading “She cannot be out of sight yet,” the porter said, pointing the direction she had taken, and Rowland, without a word, followed his wife.
