used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But unexpected business had called him there, after all, so he could only send his hearty regrets to the meeting of the club.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
anew
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
(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 THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
Antiquarianadjective
of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
for the reason that
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
BermudanounUS /bərˈmjuːdə/
a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But unexpected business had called him there, after all, so he could only send his hearty regrets to the meeting of the club.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were all gathered in the Charlton Street parlor—all but Mr. Cameron.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But unexpected business had called him there, after all, so he could only send his hearty regrets to the meeting of the club.
Cameron
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From this reading They were all gathered in the Charlton Street parlor—all but Mr. Cameron.
Charlton
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From this reading They were all gathered in the Charlton Street parlor—all but Mr. Cameron.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But unexpected business had called him there, after all, so he could only send his hearty regrets to the meeting of the club.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
your parents
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
brought together in one place
From this reading They were all gathered in the Charlton Street parlor—all but Mr. Cameron.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading But unexpected business had called him there, after all, so he could only send his hearty regrets to the meeting of the club.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But unexpected business had called him there, after all, so he could only send his hearty regrets to the meeting of the club.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
LINKSnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
Margaret
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From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading But unexpected business had called him there, after all, so he could only send his hearty regrets to the meeting of the club.
not able to be found
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They were all gathered in the Charlton Street parlor—all but Mr. Cameron.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
and nothing more
From this reading But unexpected business had called him there, after all, so he could only send his hearty regrets to the meeting of the club.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading They were all gathered in the Charlton Street parlor—all but Mr. Cameron.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading But unexpected business had called him there, after all, so he could only send his hearty regrets to the meeting of the club.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading But unexpected business had called him there, after all, so he could only send his hearty regrets to the meeting of the club.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They were all gathered in the Charlton Street parlor—all but Mr. Cameron.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But unexpected business had called him there, after all, so he could only send his hearty regrets to the meeting of the club.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all gathered in the Charlton Street parlor—all but Mr. Cameron.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
up to a particular time
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had, indeed, fully expected to be present, not intending to go to his office till the following day.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But unexpected business had called him there, after all, so he could only send his hearty regrets to the meeting of the club.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE MISSING LINKS "So you thought that because we were having such a good time in Bermuda, we had forgotten all about the mystery!" laughed Margaret, the next afternoon, at the grand assembly of the Antiquarian Club.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It seemed like old times for the young folks to be together again in this familiar room.
