used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “He has not returned,” answered the landlord.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Then he won’t be back to-night,” said Philip, feeling considerably disappointed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Then he won’t be back to-night,” said Philip, feeling considerably disappointed.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
Congrevenoun
English playwright remembered for his comedies (1670-1729)
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading “Then he won’t be back to-night,” said Philip, feeling considerably disappointed.
didn't
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From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading “Then he won’t be back to-night,” said Philip, feeling considerably disappointed.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “Then he won’t be back to-night,” said Philip, feeling considerably disappointed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has not returned,” answered the landlord.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He has not returned,” answered the landlord.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No; the last train is in.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading “He has not returned,” answered the landlord.
immediately past
From this reading “No; the last train is in.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
not any; not one
From this reading “No; the last train is in.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “He has not returned,” answered the landlord.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “He has not returned,” answered the landlord.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Then he won’t be back to-night,” said Philip, feeling considerably disappointed.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then he won’t be back to-night,” said Philip, feeling considerably disappointed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
to-night
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From this reading “Then he won’t be back to-night,” said Philip, feeling considerably disappointed.
create by training and teaching
From this reading “No; the last train is in.”
a source of difficulty
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Philip called at the hotel, and inquired, with considerable confidence, if “Mr. Congreve” was in.
won't
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From this reading “Then he won’t be back to-night,” said Philip, feeling considerably disappointed.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder if he had any trouble in selling the bonds,” thought Philip; but this thought was one to which he didn’t think it prudent to give expression.
