used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
speak to
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
react verbally
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
dictatedadjectiveUS /dɪkˈteɪtɪd/
determined or decided upon as by an authority
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
Hayden
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From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
indefinableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
a female domestic
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
MariposanounUS /ˌmærɪˈpoʊsə/
any of several plants of the genus Calochortus having tulip-shaped flowers with 3 sepals and 3 petals; southwestern United States and Mexico
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
not any; not one
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
a brief written record
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
and nothing more
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
on the contrary
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
except for; apart from
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
the act of searching for something
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
seeress
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From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thursday, and this was Tuesday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading On his part, he lost no time in seeking the Mariposa, calling at her apartment the next morning, only to be informed by a particularly trim and discreet maid that her mistress received no one save by appointment.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Thursday, and this was Tuesday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was gratified to receive an answer, dictated, the next morning in which Mademoiselle Mariposa stated that she would be pleased to receive him at three o'clock in the afternoon, on the following Thursday.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Kitty was as good as her word and telephoned her cousin the address of Mademoiselle Mariposa that evening,--a fact that rather surprised Hayden, as he had a sort of indefinable idea that she would conveniently forget her promise.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Therefore, bowing to the inevitable with what philosophy he could summon, he went home and wrote a note to the seeress, requesting an early interview and signing an assumed name.
