used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Well, it won't help any to keep him waiting," he muttered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
dictatorialadjectiveUS /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/
of or characteristic of a dictator
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
didn't
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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Unwillingly, he walked down the stairs to the library door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Unwillingly, he walked down the stairs to the library door.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Well, it won't help any to keep him waiting," he muttered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
INTERFERESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrz/
third-person singular of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
and nothing more
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Well, it won't help any to keep him waiting," he muttered.
a room where books are kept
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
come together
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Well, it won't help any to keep him waiting," he muttered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
a human being
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
a particular situation
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading He stood in his room considering the situation, when he heard the grandfather's clock on the stairs slowly strike the hour of nine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
UnwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading Unwillingly, he walked down the stairs to the library door.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Well, it won't help any to keep him waiting," he muttered.
WALDSTRICKER
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From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
Waldstricker's
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From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Unwillingly, he walked down the stairs to the library door.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, it won't help any to keep him waiting," he muttered.
at the time that
From this reading WALDSTRICKER INTERFERES That evening Frederick Graves shook in his shoes when he returned home and received Waldstricker's message to meet him in the library at nine o'clock.
won't
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From this reading "Well, it won't help any to keep him waiting," he muttered.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading If there was one person in the world he didn't want to see just then, it was his dictatorial brother-in-law.
