used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "There's something to be said for a ritualistic way of dying, after all!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
ARCHBISHOPnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
a bishop of highest rank
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There's something to be said for a ritualistic way of dying, after all!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading "What a blessing of Providence," said the secretary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
codicilnoun
a supplement to a will; a testamentary instrument intended to alter an already executed will
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
DaviesnounUS /ˈdeɪviz/
plural of “davy” — English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "There's something to be said for a ritualistic way of dying, after all!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
Gussie
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From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
Hamlyn
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From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
HAMLYNS
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From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
hasn't
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From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
located inward
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
engage in
From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
Pritchett
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From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
Pritchett's
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From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading "What a blessing of Providence," said the secretary.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
ritualisticadjectiveUS /ˌrɪtʃuːəˈlɪstɪk/
of or characterized by or adhering to ritualism
From this reading "There's something to be said for a ritualistic way of dying, after all!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading "What a blessing of Providence," said the secretary.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
she's
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From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "There's something to be said for a ritualistic way of dying, after all!
a male human offspring
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP AND THE HAMLYNS "Gussie Davies says that she's sure that Miss Pritchett hasn't added a codicil," said Mr. Sam Hamlyn, coming into the inner room at the offices of the Luther League.
There's
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From this reading "There's something to be said for a ritualistic way of dying, after all!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the day after Miss Pritchett's death, and Sam had remained in North London to make a few inquiries.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "There's something to be said for a ritualistic way of dying, after all!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a blessing of Providence," said the secretary.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mr. Hamlyn, Senior, had been at work for some hours, but his son had only just arrived in the Strand.
