used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They glanced at one another in a guilty kind of way.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Now how did that man come to know all about it?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Now how did that man come to know all about it?
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They glanced at one another in a guilty kind of way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "FOREWARNED, FOREARMED" Gleikstein looked as utterly puzzled as his companion.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They glanced at one another in a guilty kind of way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Now how did that man come to know all about it?
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "FOREWARNED, FOREARMED" Gleikstein looked as utterly puzzled as his companion.
conjuredverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒərd/
past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
creditableadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəbəl/
worthy of often limited commendation
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Now how did that man come to know all about it?
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading "There was only one other man present, and he has totally disappeared," said Gleikstein.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
FOREARMED
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From this reading "FOREWARNED, FOREARMED" Gleikstein looked as utterly puzzled as his companion.
FOREWARNEDverbUS /fɔːrˈwɔːrnd/
past form of “forewarn” — warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning
From this reading "FOREWARNED, FOREARMED" Gleikstein looked as utterly puzzled as his companion.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading They glanced at one another in a guilty kind of way.
Gleikstein
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From this reading "FOREWARNED, FOREARMED" Gleikstein looked as utterly puzzled as his companion.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading They glanced at one another in a guilty kind of way.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There was only one other man present, and he has totally disappeared," said Gleikstein.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There was only one other man present, and he has totally disappeared," said Gleikstein.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "FOREWARNED, FOREARMED" Gleikstein looked as utterly puzzled as his companion.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
how
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From this reading "Now how did that man come to know all about it?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They glanced at one another in a guilty kind of way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Now how did that man come to know all about it?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading They glanced at one another in a guilty kind of way.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Now how did that man come to know all about it?
Lechmere
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From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "FOREWARNED, FOREARMED" Gleikstein looked as utterly puzzled as his companion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "There was only one other man present, and he has totally disappeared," said Gleikstein.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
not one, and not any
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now how did that man come to know all about it?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They glanced at one another in a guilty kind of way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They glanced at one another in a guilty kind of way.
and nothing more
From this reading "There was only one other man present, and he has totally disappeared," said Gleikstein.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "There was only one other man present, and he has totally disappeared," said Gleikstein.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
PetersburgnounUS /ˈpiːtərzbərɡ/
a town in southeastern Virginia (south of Richmond); scene of heavy fighting during the American Civil War
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "There was only one other man present, and he has totally disappeared," said Gleikstein.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading "FOREWARNED, FOREARMED" Gleikstein looked as utterly puzzled as his companion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There was only one other man present, and he has totally disappeared," said Gleikstein.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Now how did that man come to know all about it?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There was only one other man present, and he has totally disappeared," said Gleikstein.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They glanced at one another in a guilty kind of way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "There was only one other man present, and he has totally disappeared," said Gleikstein.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Evidently the allusion to the Hotel Petersburg mentioned by Lechmere conjured up some painful and none too creditable associations.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "FOREWARNED, FOREARMED" Gleikstein looked as utterly puzzled as his companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There was only one other man present, and he has totally disappeared," said Gleikstein.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They glanced at one another in a guilty kind of way.
