used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "You acted quite rightly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The Italian's agents, Messrs. Matchem & Smith, had evidently ferreted out Margaret's whereabouts.
in addition
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
Brett
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From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
CapellanounUS /kəˈpelə/
the brightest star in Auriga
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The Italian's agents, Messrs. Matchem & Smith, had evidently ferreted out Margaret's whereabouts.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
ferretedverbUS /ˈferətəd/
past form of “ferret” — hound or harry relentlessly
From this reading The Italian's agents, Messrs. Matchem & Smith, had evidently ferreted out Margaret's whereabouts.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
set up or found
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
the act of departing
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
destroyed or killed
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
Holden
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From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
Italian's
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From this reading The Italian's agents, Messrs. Matchem & Smith, had evidently ferreted out Margaret's whereabouts.
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 "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
Layton
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From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
MARGARET'S
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From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
Matchem
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From this reading The Italian's agents, Messrs. Matchem & Smith, had evidently ferreted out Margaret's whereabouts.
Messrs
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From this reading The Italian's agents, Messrs. Matchem & Smith, had evidently ferreted out Margaret's whereabouts.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
absolutely essential
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Italian's agents, Messrs. Matchem & Smith, had evidently ferreted out Margaret's whereabouts.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
an angry dispute
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "You acted quite rightly.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading "You acted quite rightly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
schemings
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From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
term of address for a man
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The Italian's agents, Messrs. Matchem & Smith, had evidently ferreted out Margaret's whereabouts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
vengefuladjectiveUS /ˈvendʒfəl/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
in or at the place that
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading The Italian's agents, Messrs. Matchem & Smith, had evidently ferreted out Margaret's whereabouts.
Whitby
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From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MARGARET'S SECRET At his chambers Brett found Holden awaiting him, with the tidings that Capella had gone to Whitby.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her husband, full of vengeful thoughts and base schemings, hastened after her, rejoicing in the knowledge that her cousins and Miss Layton would also be present.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "As I knew exactly where he was going, and assumed his object to be a domestic quarrel, I did not think it necessary to accompany him until I had first consulted you, sir," said the imperturbable Holden.
