used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Having prepared this mystification for my landlord, I drove into Paris, and there transacted the financial part of the affair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
anew
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as I could, without exciting remark, I saw my host.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
Clair
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From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As soon as I could, without exciting remark, I saw my host.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Having prepared this mystification for my landlord, I drove into Paris, and there transacted the financial part of the affair.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading As soon as I could, without exciting remark, I saw my host.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Having prepared this mystification for my landlord, I drove into Paris, and there transacted the financial part of the affair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having prepared this mystification for my landlord, I drove into Paris, and there transacted the financial part of the affair.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
the act of departing
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having prepared this mystification for my landlord, I drove into Paris, and there transacted the financial part of the affair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading As soon as I could, without exciting remark, I saw my host.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading Having prepared this mystification for my landlord, I drove into Paris, and there transacted the financial part of the affair.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
the force of workers available
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
make reference to
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
MIRRORnounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As soon as I could, without exciting remark, I saw my host.
mystificationnoun
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading Having prepared this mystification for my landlord, I drove into Paris, and there transacted the financial part of the affair.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Having prepared this mystification for my landlord, I drove into Paris, and there transacted the financial part of the affair.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Having prepared this mystification for my landlord, I drove into Paris, and there transacted the financial part of the affair.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Having prepared this mystification for my landlord, I drove into Paris, and there transacted the financial part of the affair.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading As soon as I could, without exciting remark, I saw my host.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
cut with a saw
From this reading As soon as I could, without exciting remark, I saw my host.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as I could, without exciting remark, I saw my host.
St
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From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
from that place or that time
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having prepared this mystification for my landlord, I drove into Paris, and there transacted the financial part of the affair.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
transactedverbUS /trænˈsæktɪd/
past form of “transact” — conduct business
From this reading Having prepared this mystification for my landlord, I drove into Paris, and there transacted the financial part of the affair.
precisely as stated
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I SEE THREE MEN IN A MIRROR I awoke very early next morning, and was too excited to sleep again.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
in or at the place that
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
which person or people
From this reading I told him that I was going into town that night, and thence to ----, where I had to see some people on business, and requested him to mention my being there to any friend who might call.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As soon as I could, without exciting remark, I saw my host.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That I expected to be back in about a week, and that in the meantime my servant, St. Clair, would keep the key of my room and look after my things.
