23rd
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From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the answer might be delayed a week.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
react verbally
From this reading But the answer might be delayed a week.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the answer might be delayed a week.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading But the answer might be delayed a week.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
enquiries
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From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
every person
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
Geoffrey
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From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
Hague
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From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
Hamlin
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From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
how
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From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But the answer might be delayed a week.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
preachedverbUS /priːtʃt/
past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
term of address for a man
From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
SUSPENSEnounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
synopsisnounUS /sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSPENSE Sir Geoffrey returned home on Saturday, the 23rd, having achieved his purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
upliftin
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From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
precisely as stated
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But the answer might be delayed a week.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Hamlin preached what Uncle called a "very upliftin'" discourse, and Uncle made it his business to drop down to the Yellam cottage during the afternoon to learn how Fancy fared and to give his sister a synopsis of the morning's sermon.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
Yellam
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From this reading From The Hague, within twenty-four hours, discreet enquiries would be made concerning Sergeant Yellam.
Yellam's
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From this reading On Sunday and on Christmas Day Mrs. Yellam's pew was empty, but everybody knew that she was in attendance upon Fancy.
