used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE THING HAPPENS.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
Claude
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From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
being one more than ten
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A STRANGE THING HAPPENS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
Hilliston
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From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
how
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From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
Larcher
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From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
the act of departing politely
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
Paynton
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From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
for a short time
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE THING HAPPENS.
Tait
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From this reading Tait regretted that he had not been included in the invitation, and carefully instructed Claude how to act during the interview.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
a special situation
From this reading A STRANGE THING HAPPENS.
Thorston
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From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
at the time that
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
which person or people
From this reading Anxious to oblige one who took so much interest in his private affairs, Larcher promised to do what he could, and shortly after eleven started for Rose Cottage.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE next morning Claude received a second letter from Hilliston, stating that as his wife was ill he would be unable to come over to Thorston, but directing the young man to go to Rose Cottage at noon, when Mr. Paynton would be ready to receive him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I believe Paynton can settle the matter," were his parting words, "so put love out of your head for the time being, and do your best to extract the truth."
