adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
ailmentnounUS /ˈeɪlmənt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
half-past
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From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was that she was markedly irregular in her hours of rising.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was that she was markedly irregular in her hours of rising.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading It was that she was markedly irregular in her hours of rising.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was that she was markedly irregular in her hours of rising.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/
in a clearly noticeable manner
From this reading It was that she was markedly irregular in her hours of rising.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
minutesnounUS /ˈmɪnəts/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
proofnounUS /pruːf/
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
reachingnounUS /ˈriːtʃɪŋ/
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It was that she was markedly irregular in her hours of rising.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was that she was markedly irregular in her hours of rising.
Stockdale
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From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was that she was markedly irregular in her hours of rising.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
twiceadverbUS /twaɪs/
two times
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
unlessconjunctionUS /ənˈles/
except if; if not
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
visibleadjectiveUS /ˈvɪzəbəl/
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Then suddenly she would not be visible till twelve at noon, perhaps for three or four days in succession; and twice he had certain proof that she did not leave her room till half-past three in the afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was that she was markedly irregular in her hours of rising.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Stockdale now began to notice more particularly a feature in the life of his fair landlady, which he had casually observed but scarcely ever thought of before.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The second time that this extreme lateness came under his notice was on a day when he had particularly wished to consult with her about his future movements; and he concluded, as he always had done, that she had a cold, headache, or other ailment, unless she had kept herself invisible to avoid meeting and talking to him, which he could hardly believe.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For a week or two she would be tolerably punctual, reaching the ground-floor within a few minutes of half-past seven.
