used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
regarded with admiration
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
(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 Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
broachnounUS /broʊtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
a female human offspring
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
the act of departing
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
the act of discovering something
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
one or the other of two
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
the act of departing
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
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 Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
a room where books are kept
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
Lisle's
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From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
Max'snounUS /ˈmæksɪz/
possessive form of “max” — street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
others
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From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
an amount of time
From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
Richard
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From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
try to get or reach
From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
semi-invalidism
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From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
carry out
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
the act of using
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Not for some weeks after Max left was Win able to take advantage of the Colonel's prized invitation to use the Manor library.
accept gladly
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
at the time that
From this reading Nor was this disappointment lightened by a period of semi-invalidism when all exertion was difficult and patience very far to seek.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
which person or people
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading WIN VISITS THE LIBRARY Max's abrupt departure two days later was a great disappointment to Win, who admired him greatly and coveted a closer acquaintance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading That he should cut short his stay on the plea of work to be done seemed reasonable to the others but his going quite upset Win.
Yvonne
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From this reading He made his first visit, fully determined to broach the discovery of Richard Lisle's letter to either the Colonel or his daughter, whichever should appear, but Yvonne, who admitted him with a smiling welcome, reported neither at home.
