used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
speak to
From this reading Peter had asked for his address, and Monte had given him the same address that he gave Marjory.
ambiguousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪɡjuːəs/
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter had asked for his address, and Monte had given him the same address that he gave Marjory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Peter had asked for his address, and Monte had given him the same address that he gave Marjory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
Covington
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From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter had asked for his address, and Monte had given him the same address that he gave Marjory.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Peter had asked for his address, and Monte had given him the same address that he gave Marjory.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Peter had asked for his address, and Monte had given him the same address that he gave Marjory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Peter had asked for his address, and Monte had given him the same address that he gave Marjory.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to keep in touch with you," Peter said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I want to keep in touch with you," Peter said.
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 A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Peter missed the man.
Marjory
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From this reading Peter had asked for his address, and Monte had given him the same address that he gave Marjory.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Peter missed the man.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
and nothing more
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want to keep in touch with you," Peter said.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Peter had asked for his address, and Monte had given him the same address that he gave Marjory.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
required or under orders
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "I want to keep in touch with you," Peter said.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading A CONFESSION Monte left Nice on the twentieth of July, to join--as Peter supposed--Madame Covington in Paris.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to keep in touch with you," Peter said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I want to keep in touch with you," Peter said.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Monte himself had been extremely ambiguous about his destination, being sure of only one fact: that he should not return inside of a year, if he did then.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want to keep in touch with you," Peter said.
