used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was obvious that she scented a romance in the guest's changed plans.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Colwyn formed his plans on his way back to the hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
Colwyn
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From this reading Colwyn formed his plans on his way back to the hotel.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
fluffedverbUS /flʌft/
past form of “fluff” — make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Colwyn formed his plans on his way back to the hotel.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading On Colwyn gravely informing her that he had, she smiled.
guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was obvious that she scented a romance in the guest's changed plans.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colwyn formed his plans on his way back to the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Colwyn formed his plans on his way back to the hotel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading On Colwyn gravely informing her that he had, she smiled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was obvious that she scented a romance in the guest's changed plans.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
the act of departing
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
take the midday meal
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It was obvious that she scented a romance in the guest's changed plans.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Colwyn formed his plans on his way back to the hotel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Colwyn formed his plans on his way back to the hotel.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading It was obvious that she scented a romance in the guest's changed plans.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading It was obvious that she scented a romance in the guest's changed plans.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Colwyn gravely informing her that he had, she smiled.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading On Colwyn gravely informing her that he had, she smiled.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Colwyn formed his plans on his way back to the hotel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colwyn formed his plans on his way back to the hotel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was obvious that she scented a romance in the guest's changed plans.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Colwyn formed his plans on his way back to the hotel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
which person or people
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He stopped at the office as he went in to lunch, and informed the lady clerk that he had changed his mind about leaving, and would keep on his room, but expected to be away in the country for two or three days.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The lady clerk, who had mischievous eyes and wore her hair fluffed, asked the detective if he had been successful in finding the young lady who had called to see him.
