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Chapter XXV
Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich. “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand. “I had it sent by special messenger from Wells.” “It arrived directly after breakfast,” Hamel replied. “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ““It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.””
later than; following
From this reading ““It arrived directly after breakfast,” Hamel replied.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ““It arrived directly after breakfast,” Hamel replied.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.””
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““It arrived directly after breakfast,” Hamel replied.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
later than; following
From this reading “It arrived directly after breakfast,” Hamel replied.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
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From this reading “It arrived directly after breakfast,” Hamel replied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
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From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
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From this reading “It arrived directly after breakfast,” Hamel replied.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “I had it sent by special messenger from Wells.”
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From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It arrived directly after breakfast,” Hamel replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I had it sent by special messenger from Wells.”
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From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I had it sent by special messenger from Wells.”
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From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I had it sent by special messenger from Wells.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I had it sent by special messenger from Wells.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I had it sent by special messenger from Wells.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It arrived directly after breakfast,” Hamel replied.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I had it sent by special messenger from Wells.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I had it sent by special messenger from Wells.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hamel met Kinsley shortly before one o’clock the following afternoon, in the lounge of the Royal Hotel at Norwich.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It wasn’t the easiest matter to get here, even then, for there are only about two trains a day, and I didn’t want to borrow a car from Mr. Fentolin.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I had it sent by special messenger from Wells.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You got my wire, then?” the latter asked, as he held out his hand.
