used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Oakham replied that they had better go at once, and asked the porter to call a taxi.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving at the gaol they passed through the double entrance gates, Mr. Oakham turned to a door on the left just within the gates, and entered.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mr. Oakham replied that they had better go at once, and asked the porter to call a taxi.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mr. Oakham replied that they had better go at once, and asked the porter to call a taxi.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Oakham replied that they had better go at once, and asked the porter to call a taxi.
Colwyn
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From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
permission to do something
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The door opened into a plainly furnished office, with walls covered with prison regulations.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On arriving at the gaol they passed through the double entrance gates, Mr. Oakham turned to a door on the left just within the gates, and entered.
increase twofold
From this reading On arriving at the gaol they passed through the double entrance gates, Mr. Oakham turned to a door on the left just within the gates, and entered.
being one more than ten
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading On arriving at the gaol they passed through the double entrance gates, Mr. Oakham turned to a door on the left just within the gates, and entered.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading On arriving at the gaol they passed through the double entrance gates, Mr. Oakham turned to a door on the left just within the gates, and entered.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
forbore
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From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
set up or found
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The door opened into a plainly furnished office, with walls covered with prison regulations.
gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading On arriving at the gaol they passed through the double entrance gates, Mr. Oakham turned to a door on the left just within the gates, and entered.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Oakham replied that they had better go at once, and asked the porter to call a taxi.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The door opened into a plainly furnished office, with walls covered with prison regulations.
and nothing more
From this reading On arriving at the gaol they passed through the double entrance gates, Mr. Oakham turned to a door on the left just within the gates, and entered.
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 On arriving at the gaol they passed through the double entrance gates, Mr. Oakham turned to a door on the left just within the gates, and entered.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
and nothing more
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
absolutely essential
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
Oakham
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From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The door opened into a plainly furnished office, with walls covered with prison regulations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Oakham replied that they had better go at once, and asked the porter to call a taxi.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door opened into a plainly furnished office, with walls covered with prison regulations.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On arriving at the gaol they passed through the double entrance gates, Mr. Oakham turned to a door on the left just within the gates, and entered.
Penreath
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From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The door opened into a plainly furnished office, with walls covered with prison regulations.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Mr. Oakham replied that they had better go at once, and asked the porter to call a taxi.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The door opened into a plainly furnished office, with walls covered with prison regulations.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading The door opened into a plainly furnished office, with walls covered with prison regulations.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Mr. Oakham replied that they had better go at once, and asked the porter to call a taxi.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading Mr. Oakham replied that they had better go at once, and asked the porter to call a taxi.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Oakham replied that they had better go at once, and asked the porter to call a taxi.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On arriving at the gaol they passed through the double entrance gates, Mr. Oakham turned to a door on the left just within the gates, and entered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading On arriving at the gaol they passed through the double entrance gates, Mr. Oakham turned to a door on the left just within the gates, and entered.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The door opened into a plainly furnished office, with walls covered with prison regulations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Colwyn forbore to ask him on what pretext he had obtained the gaol governor's consent to his presence, but merely signified that he was ready.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colwyn found Mr. Oakham awaiting him in the hotel lobby, a little before eleven the following morning, to inform him that the necessary arrangements had been made to enable him to be present at his interview with Penreath.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading On arriving at the gaol they passed through the double entrance gates, Mr. Oakham turned to a door on the left just within the gates, and entered.
