used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading In fact, she had seriously advised Colonel Towton to interview Diabella and search out the future for himself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
from appearances alone
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
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 While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
Diabella
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From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
Endor
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From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
at any time
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, she had seriously advised Colonel Towton to interview Diabella and search out the future for himself.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, she had seriously advised Colonel Towton to interview Diabella and search out the future for himself.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
fortune-teller
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From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In fact, she had seriously advised Colonel Towton to interview Diabella and search out the future for himself.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
a young female
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
Hest
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From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In fact, she had seriously advised Colonel Towton to interview Diabella and search out the future for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading In fact, she had seriously advised Colonel Towton to interview Diabella and search out the future for himself.
in a serious manner
From this reading In fact, she had seriously advised Colonel Towton to interview Diabella and search out the future for himself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
Towton
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From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
Vernon
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From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Ever since the discovery that Ida had been to Diabella, Towton had been anxious, in his turn, to pay a visit to the famous Bond Street fortune-teller.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
WitchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Ida, as the Colonel had told Vernon, apparently was suffering from the effects of what she had been told by this fashionable Witch of Endor, although what had been said Towton could not find out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Vernon was having his interview with Ida and her companion Colonel Towton went on a little expedition of his own.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Miss Hest and the girl had both held their peace on the subject, notwithstanding that the former had talked generally on the wonderful powers of the woman.
