used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
acutenessnounUS /əˈkjuːtnəs/
a sensitivity that is keen and highly developed
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
in addition
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
dispenseverbUS /dɪˈspens/
administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
Losely
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From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
come together
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
orphansnounUS /ˈɔːrfənz/
plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
Rugge
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From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
express in words
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
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 The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
tacitadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪt/
implied by or inferred from actions or statements
From this reading He would also persuade Mrs. Crane to accompany him to the village and aid in the requisite investigations; entertaining a tacit but instinctive belief in the superiority of her acuteness.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The conference between Mr. Rugge and Mr. Losely terminated in an appointment to meet, the next day, at the village in which this story opened.
which person or people
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Losely, on his side, undertook to devote the intervening hours to consultation with a solicitor to whom Mr. Rugge recommended him as to the prompt obtaining of legal powers to enforce the authority he asserted himself to possess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Meanwhile Mr. Rugge would return to his "orphans," and arrange performances in which for some days they might dispense with a father's part.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In life it is difficult to say who do you the most mischief--enemies with the worst intentions, or friends with the best.
