used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
in addition
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
Bournemouth
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From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was with the senior partner I transacted my business; a shrewd but pleasant gentleman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was with the senior partner I transacted my business; a shrewd but pleasant gentleman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
a man of refinement
From this reading It was with the senior partner I transacted my business; a shrewd but pleasant gentleman.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
of great significance or value
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
institutingverbUS /ˈɪnstɪtuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with the senior partner I transacted my business; a shrewd but pleasant gentleman.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
Matchem
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From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
Messrs
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From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
and nothing more
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading It was with the senior partner I transacted my business; a shrewd but pleasant gentleman.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was with the senior partner I transacted my business; a shrewd but pleasant gentleman.
Poole
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From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
except for; apart from
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
express in words
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
ScrewnounUS /skruː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading It was with the senior partner I transacted my business; a shrewd but pleasant gentleman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading It was with the senior partner I transacted my business; a shrewd but pleasant gentleman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
create by training and teaching
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
transactedverbUS /trænˈsæktɪd/
past form of “transact” — conduct business
From this reading It was with the senior partner I transacted my business; a shrewd but pleasant gentleman.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon my making known my business to him, he brought me a photograph of the craft in question, and certainly a nice handy boat she looked.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with the senior partner I transacted my business; a shrewd but pleasant gentleman.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
at the time that
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
which person or people
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I learned also that she was lying in Poole harbour, but he was good enough to say that if I wished to see her she should be brought round to Bournemouth the following morning, when I could inspect her at my leisure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading I SAVE AN IMPORTANT LIFE I travelled to Bournemouth by a fast train, and immediately on arrival made my way to the office of Messrs. Screw & Matchem, with a view to instituting inquiries regarding the yacht they had advertised for hire.
a late time of life
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She had been built, he went on to inform me, for a young nobleman, who had made two very considerable excursions in her before he had been compelled to fly the country, and was only three years old.
