used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
(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 Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
apologisedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologise” — defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Even that would not bring me to King's Cross before nearly eleven o'clock.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Even that would not bring me to King's Cross before nearly eleven o'clock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
clandestineadjectiveUS /klænˈdestɪn/
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Even that would not bring me to King's Cross before nearly eleven o'clock.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
being one more than ten
From this reading Even that would not bring me to King's Cross before nearly eleven o'clock.
divisible by two
From this reading Even that would not bring me to King's Cross before nearly eleven o'clock.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
set up or found
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
GROWSverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading JEVONS GROWS MYSTERIOUS.
an established custom
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
JEVONSnoun
English economist and logician who contributed to the development of the theory of marginal utility (1835-1882)
From this reading JEVONS GROWS MYSTERIOUS.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Even that would not bring me to King's Cross before nearly eleven o'clock.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
immediately past
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
go away from a place
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
Mivart
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From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
of an obscure nature
From this reading JEVONS GROWS MYSTERIOUS.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Even that would not bring me to King's Cross before nearly eleven o'clock.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
non-appearance
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From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even that would not bring me to King's Cross before nearly eleven o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Even that would not bring me to King's Cross before nearly eleven o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
patientsnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənts/
plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
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From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On coming down to breakfast on the following morning I found Mrs. Mivart awaiting me alone.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old lady apologised for Mary's non-appearance, saying that it was her habit to have her tea in her room, but that she sent me a message of farewell.
look attentively
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had it been at all possible I would have left by a later train, for I was extremely anxious to watch her demeanour after last night's clandestine meeting, but with such a crowd of patients awaiting me it was imperative to leave by the first train.
