used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
apprising
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From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
companionableadjective
suggestive of companionship
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
construedverbUS /kənˈstruːd/
past form of “construe” — make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS ENCOUNTER.
a boy or man
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
FowlernounUS /ˈfaʊlər/
English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)
From this reading We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
grey-headedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
Lamorna
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From this reading We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
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 We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
Lieut
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From this reading We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS ENCOUNTER.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
not any; not one
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
Pendray's
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From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
signal-station
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From this reading We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS ENCOUNTER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
Tol-pedn-Penwith
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From this reading We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left Lieut. Fowler on the road between Lamorna Cove and the signal-station, at Tol-pedn-Penwith.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
which person or people
From this reading Various were the conjectures that passed through his mind during his walk, as to who the stranger could be, but to no purpose.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could not think of any of his relatives or acquaintances, who would be likely to be in that neighbourhood, without apprising him of their intended visit.
wouldn't
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From this reading If it should turn out to be a good companionable fellow, he wouldn't mind, but then, he was an old grey-headed man, as he construed Miss Pendray's description of the stranger.
