used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They entered without ceremony and surprised the worthy pair enjoying a glass of champagne.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SQUIRE AND THE SAINT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading They entered without ceremony and surprised the worthy pair enjoying a glass of champagne.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading They entered without ceremony and surprised the worthy pair enjoying a glass of champagne.
culpritsnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪts/
plural of “culprit” — someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They entered without ceremony and surprised the worthy pair enjoying a glass of champagne.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They entered without ceremony and surprised the worthy pair enjoying a glass of champagne.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I know where we shall find them," he said, "in May's room."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
Fred
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From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading They entered without ceremony and surprised the worthy pair enjoying a glass of champagne.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know where we shall find them," he said, "in May's room."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know where we shall find them," he said, "in May's room."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
May'snounUS /meɪz/
possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June
From this reading "I know where we shall find them," he said, "in May's room."
Maynard
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From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading They entered without ceremony and surprised the worthy pair enjoying a glass of champagne.
Redmond
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From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I know where we shall find them," he said, "in May's room."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know where we shall find them," he said, "in May's room."
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading THE SQUIRE AND THE SAINT.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I know where we shall find them," he said, "in May's room."
a male human offspring
From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading THE SQUIRE AND THE SAINT.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading They entered without ceremony and surprised the worthy pair enjoying a glass of champagne.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SQUIRE AND THE SAINT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I know where we shall find them," he said, "in May's room."
in or at that place or location
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They entered without ceremony and surprised the worthy pair enjoying a glass of champagne.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I know where we shall find them," he said, "in May's room."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Redmond Maynard opened the door, and, followed by his son, went in search of the culprits.
at the time that
From this reading He knew his way about Stanton House, having often stayed there when Fred May trained his horses.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I know where we shall find them," he said, "in May's room."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They entered without ceremony and surprised the worthy pair enjoying a glass of champagne.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading They entered without ceremony and surprised the worthy pair enjoying a glass of champagne.
