used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ailsa was for the present in safe hands--on a visit with Mrs. Narkom.
Ailsa
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From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
Ailsa's
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From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Secure, therefore, in his "Cap'n Burbage" disguise, Cleek went to and fro, with peace and serenity restored to his soul.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mrs. Condiment, the housekeeper, therefore, greeted the "Cap'n" heartily on the threshold of the cottage when he arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
BurbagenounUS /ˈbɜːrbɪdʒ/
English actor who was the first to play the leading role in several of Shakespeare's tragedies (1567-1619)
From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
Cap'n
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From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
Cleek
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From this reading Secure, therefore, in his "Cap'n Burbage" disguise, Cleek went to and fro, with peace and serenity restored to his soul.
Cleek's
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From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
CondimentnounUS /ˈkɑːndəmənt/
a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
From this reading Mrs. Condiment, the housekeeper, therefore, greeted the "Cap'n" heartily on the threshold of the cottage when he arrived.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
FORMULASnounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələz/
plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
fro
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From this reading Secure, therefore, in his "Cap'n Burbage" disguise, Cleek went to and fro, with peace and serenity restored to his soul.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Mrs. Condiment, the housekeeper, therefore, greeted the "Cap'n" heartily on the threshold of the cottage when he arrived.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Ailsa was for the present in safe hands--on a visit with Mrs. Narkom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Condiment, the housekeeper, therefore, greeted the "Cap'n" heartily on the threshold of the cottage when he arrived.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Mrs. Condiment, the housekeeper, therefore, greeted the "Cap'n" heartily on the threshold of the cottage when he arrived.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Mrs. Condiment, the housekeeper, therefore, greeted the "Cap'n" heartily on the threshold of the cottage when he arrived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ailsa was for the present in safe hands--on a visit with Mrs. Narkom.
Lorne
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From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
engage in
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Condiment, the housekeeper, therefore, greeted the "Cap'n" heartily on the threshold of the cottage when he arrived.
Narkom
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From this reading Ailsa was for the present in safe hands--on a visit with Mrs. Narkom.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Secure, therefore, in his "Cap'n Burbage" disguise, Cleek went to and fro, with peace and serenity restored to his soul.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ailsa was for the present in safe hands--on a visit with Mrs. Narkom.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Secure, therefore, in his "Cap'n Burbage" disguise, Cleek went to and fro, with peace and serenity restored to his soul.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Ailsa was for the present in safe hands--on a visit with Mrs. Narkom.
get by special effort
From this reading Secure, therefore, in his "Cap'n Burbage" disguise, Cleek went to and fro, with peace and serenity restored to his soul.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading Secure, therefore, in his "Cap'n Burbage" disguise, Cleek went to and fro, with peace and serenity restored to his soul.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Secure, therefore, in his "Cap'n Burbage" disguise, Cleek went to and fro, with peace and serenity restored to his soul.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Mrs. Condiment, the housekeeper, therefore, greeted the "Cap'n" heartily on the threshold of the cottage when he arrived.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading Mrs. Condiment, the housekeeper, therefore, greeted the "Cap'n" heartily on the threshold of the cottage when he arrived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Ailsa was for the present in safe hands--on a visit with Mrs. Narkom.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STOLEN FORMULAS Cleek's first object on getting back to town was to make for Ailsa's cottage at Hampton.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Secure, therefore, in his "Cap'n Burbage" disguise, Cleek went to and fro, with peace and serenity restored to his soul.
at the time that
From this reading Always, when staying at the cottage alone, Cleek's disguise was that of "Cap'n Burbage," guardian of his ward, Ailsa Lorne.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ailsa was for the present in safe hands--on a visit with Mrs. Narkom.
