33
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From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An unpleasant surprise awaited me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
react verbally
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading An unpleasant surprise awaited me.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
Blother
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From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I certainly shan't stay in."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
finger-prints
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From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading "What infernal impudence!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading "What infernal impudence!"
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An unpleasant surprise awaited me.
morning-room
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From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
shan't
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From this reading "I certainly shan't stay in."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I said, as Mr. Blother showed me into the morning-room, preparatory to informing Mrs. Perry that I had returned.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I certainly shan't stay in."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading An unpleasant surprise awaited me.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading An unpleasant surprise awaited me.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What infernal impudence!"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
which person or people
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was informed by Mr. Blother, who came in answer to my ring at the bell, while I waited by the open door,[33] that Lord Potter had called while I was out, with an inspector of police, for the purpose of taking my finger-prints, and would return sometime in the afternoon.
