amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He sought in vain for his son among the throng that poured out from the institute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He then found one of the professors and asked him to send Robert to him, if he should find him.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Thanking him for his kindness, Mr. Ellerton then returned to the hotel, where he waited with ill-disguised impatience for Robert’s appearance.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He then found one of the professors and asked him to send Robert to him, if he should find him.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
boarding-place
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From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
contradictionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃən/
opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
command with authority
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
Ellerton
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From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He then found one of the professors and asked him to send Robert to him, if he should find him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sought in vain for his son among the throng that poured out from the institute.
set up or found
From this reading He then found one of the professors and asked him to send Robert to him, if he should find him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He sought in vain for his son among the throng that poured out from the institute.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
Glenburn
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From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He then found one of the professors and asked him to send Robert to him, if he should find him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Thanking him for his kindness, Mr. Ellerton then returned to the hotel, where he waited with ill-disguised impatience for Robert’s appearance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He then found one of the professors and asked him to send Robert to him, if he should find him.
ill-disguised
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From this reading Thanking him for his kindness, Mr. Ellerton then returned to the hotel, where he waited with ill-disguised impatience for Robert’s appearance.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Thanking him for his kindness, Mr. Ellerton then returned to the hotel, where he waited with ill-disguised impatience for Robert’s appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
instituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading He sought in vain for his son among the throng that poured out from the institute.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Thanking him for his kindness, Mr. Ellerton then returned to the hotel, where he waited with ill-disguised impatience for Robert’s appearance.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
a brief written record
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
come into possession of
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He then found one of the professors and asked him to send Robert to him, if he should find him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He sought in vain for his son among the throng that poured out from the institute.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He sought in vain for his son among the throng that poured out from the institute.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
professorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading He then found one of the professors and asked him to send Robert to him, if he should find him.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Thanking him for his kindness, Mr. Ellerton then returned to the hotel, where he waited with ill-disguised impatience for Robert’s appearance.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Thanking him for his kindness, Mr. Ellerton then returned to the hotel, where he waited with ill-disguised impatience for Robert’s appearance.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading He then found one of the professors and asked him to send Robert to him, if he should find him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He then found one of the professors and asked him to send Robert to him, if he should find him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
a male human offspring
From this reading He sought in vain for his son among the throng that poured out from the institute.
that is looked for
From this reading He sought in vain for his son among the throng that poured out from the institute.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
ThankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Thanking him for his kindness, Mr. Ellerton then returned to the hotel, where he waited with ill-disguised impatience for Robert’s appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He sought in vain for his son among the throng that poured out from the institute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then found one of the professors and asked him to send Robert to him, if he should find him.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading He sought in vain for his son among the throng that poured out from the institute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He sought in vain for his son among the throng that poured out from the institute.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Thanking him for his kindness, Mr. Ellerton then returned to the hotel, where he waited with ill-disguised impatience for Robert’s appearance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
in or at the place that
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In direct contradiction to the note which Robert received, Mr. Ellerton bent his steps toward the Glenburn House, where, despite the crowd of visitors, he had managed to obtain rooms.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The professor had politely told him that he would send to his boarding-place, and inform him of his father’s arrival, which he did, and with what success future chapters will show.
