used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
AllowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
Belgrave
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From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can detain them?" muttered my uncle.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
Cyprian's
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From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
detainverbUS /dɪˈteɪn/
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading "What can detain them?" muttered my uncle.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
doesn't
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From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "What can detain them?" muttered my uncle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What can detain them?" muttered my uncle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
express in words
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
make square
From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
St
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From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
express in words
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "What can detain them?" muttered my uncle.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "What can detain them?" muttered my uncle.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading WAITING From Belgrave Square the walk to and from St. Cyprian's ordinarily takes about fifteen minutes.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can detain them?" muttered my uncle.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "If George is at the church, why does he not come here? and if he has not yet arrived, why doesn't Hall hurry back and tell us so, instead of keeping us in this suspense?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Allowing, say, another ten on account of the snowy weather, and it will be seen that the valet should have returned with George after the lapse of twenty-five minutes.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
but in spite of that
From this reading Twenty-five minutes passed, however, thirty, thirty-five, and yet George and the valet failed to put in an appearance--a circumstance that caused the guests to look at each other in wonder.
