used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
Adelphi
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From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
move towards
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading I was determined to ascertain who it was in whom Tibbie placed such implicit trust.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The scoundrel never believed that I would return.
Bolton
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From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
Budd
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From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
Caledonian
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From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I was determined to ascertain who it was in whom Tibbie placed such implicit trust.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
Ellice
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From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
at any time
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading I was determined to ascertain who it was in whom Tibbie placed such implicit trust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was determined to ascertain who it was in whom Tibbie placed such implicit trust.
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 In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
of an obscure nature
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
Nello
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From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The scoundrel never believed that I would return.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
a brief written record
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I was determined to ascertain who it was in whom Tibbie placed such implicit trust.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The scoundrel never believed that I would return.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading The scoundrel never believed that I would return.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
in the near future
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I was determined to ascertain who it was in whom Tibbie placed such implicit trust.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
Tibbie
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From this reading I was determined to ascertain who it was in whom Tibbie placed such implicit trust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was determined to ascertain who it was in whom Tibbie placed such implicit trust.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I feared to approach Bolton Street; therefore I took a room at the Caledonian Hotel on Adelphi Terrace and sent a note to Budd to come and see me.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I was determined to ascertain who it was in whom Tibbie placed such implicit trust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
which person or people
From this reading I was determined to ascertain who it was in whom Tibbie placed such implicit trust.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was determined to ascertain who it was in whom Tibbie placed such implicit trust.
Winsloe
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From this reading In an hour my man stood before me, telling me of the eager inquiries made for me by Mr Ellice Winsloe, and the message he had left, asking me to call and see him as soon as ever I returned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was convinced that the mysterious Nello lived in London, and therefore would see the paper next morning.
