used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scarcely had Wyndham disappeared when a message reached him that the doctor wished to see him again.
anew
From this reading Scarcely had Wyndham disappeared when a message reached him that the doctor wished to see him again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so ended the story of young Wyndham's transgressions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With no doubt this time as to the purport of the summons, he obeyed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Riddell had to officiate at yet one more investigation that eventful day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Riddell had to officiate at yet one more investigation that eventful day.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Scarcely had Wyndham disappeared when a message reached him that the doctor wished to see him again.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Scarcely had Wyndham disappeared when a message reached him that the doctor wished to see him again.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading With no doubt this time as to the purport of the summons, he obeyed.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading And so ended the story of young Wyndham's transgressions.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Riddell had to officiate at yet one more investigation that eventful day.
set up or found
From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
Gilks
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From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Riddell had to officiate at yet one more investigation that eventful day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With no doubt this time as to the purport of the summons, he obeyed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Scarcely had Wyndham disappeared when a message reached him that the doctor wished to see him again.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Riddell had to officiate at yet one more investigation that eventful day.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Scarcely had Wyndham disappeared when a message reached him that the doctor wished to see him again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Riddell had to officiate at yet one more investigation that eventful day.
not any; not one
From this reading With no doubt this time as to the purport of the summons, he obeyed.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading With no doubt this time as to the purport of the summons, he obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And so ended the story of young Wyndham's transgressions.
officiateverbUS /əˈfɪʃieɪt/
act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
From this reading Riddell had to officiate at yet one more investigation that eventful day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Riddell had to officiate at yet one more investigation that eventful day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
purportverbUS /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading With no doubt this time as to the purport of the summons, he obeyed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Scarcely had Wyndham disappeared when a message reached him that the doctor wished to see him again.
Riddell
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From this reading Riddell had to officiate at yet one more investigation that eventful day.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had Wyndham disappeared when a message reached him that the doctor wished to see him again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Scarcely had Wyndham disappeared when a message reached him that the doctor wished to see him again.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so ended the story of young Wyndham's transgressions.
having a supporting base
From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading And so ended the story of young Wyndham's transgressions.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading With no doubt this time as to the purport of the summons, he obeyed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Riddell had to officiate at yet one more investigation that eventful day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so ended the story of young Wyndham's transgressions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With no doubt this time as to the purport of the summons, he obeyed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With no doubt this time as to the purport of the summons, he obeyed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Riddell had to officiate at yet one more investigation that eventful day.
transgressionsnounUS /trænzˈɡreʃənz/
plural of “transgression” — the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle
From this reading And so ended the story of young Wyndham's transgressions.
at the time that
From this reading Scarcely had Wyndham disappeared when a message reached him that the doctor wished to see him again.
in or at the place that
From this reading He found Gilks standing in the doctor's presence, where Silk had stood an hour or so earlier.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Scarcely had Wyndham disappeared when a message reached him that the doctor wished to see him again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With no doubt this time as to the purport of the summons, he obeyed.
Wyndham
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From this reading Scarcely had Wyndham disappeared when a message reached him that the doctor wished to see him again.
Wyndham's
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From this reading And so ended the story of young Wyndham's transgressions.
but in spite of that
From this reading Riddell had to officiate at yet one more investigation that eventful day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And so ended the story of young Wyndham's transgressions.
