used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
react verbally
From this reading These must be answered at once, and he was not quite certain how he should answer them.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading These must be answered at once, and he was not quite certain how he should answer them.
on or to one side
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These must be answered at once, and he was not quite certain how he should answer them.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Having brought a supply of paper and envelopes from his room he had only to borrow pen and ink from the attendant.
Barksdale's
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From this reading He had that morning received Col. Barksdale's letter and Miss Sudie's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading Having brought a supply of paper and envelopes from his room he had only to borrow pen and ink from the attendant.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Having brought a supply of paper and envelopes from his room he had only to borrow pen and ink from the attendant.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading These must be answered at once, and he was not quite certain how he should answer them.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading He had that morning received Col. Barksdale's letter and Miss Sudie's.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
CutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
characterized by great determination
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Having brought a supply of paper and envelopes from his room he had only to borrow pen and ink from the attendant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
yet to be or coming
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
destroyed or killed
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had that morning received Col. Barksdale's letter and Miss Sudie's.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
how
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From this reading These must be answered at once, and he was not quite certain how he should answer them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Having brought a supply of paper and envelopes from his room he had only to borrow pen and ink from the attendant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He had that morning received Col. Barksdale's letter and Miss Sudie's.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He had that morning received Col. Barksdale's letter and Miss Sudie's.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had that morning received Col. Barksdale's letter and Miss Sudie's.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading These must be answered at once, and he was not quite certain how he should answer them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These must be answered at once, and he was not quite certain how he should answer them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
on one occasion
From this reading These must be answered at once, and he was not quite certain how he should answer them.
and nothing more
From this reading Having brought a supply of paper and envelopes from his room he had only to borrow pen and ink from the attendant.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
Pagebrook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Having brought a supply of paper and envelopes from his room he had only to borrow pen and ink from the attendant.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Having brought a supply of paper and envelopes from his room he had only to borrow pen and ink from the attendant.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading These must be answered at once, and he was not quite certain how he should answer them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had that morning received Col. Barksdale's letter and Miss Sudie's.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Having brought a supply of paper and envelopes from his room he had only to borrow pen and ink from the attendant.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These must be answered at once, and he was not quite certain how he should answer them.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
Sudie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had that morning received Col. Barksdale's letter and Miss Sudie's.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Having brought a supply of paper and envelopes from his room he had only to borrow pen and ink from the attendant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had that morning received Col. Barksdale's letter and Miss Sudie's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These must be answered at once, and he was not quite certain how he should answer them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These must be answered at once, and he was not quite certain how he should answer them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading After turning the matter over he determined upon his course and, according to his custom, having determined what to do he at once set about doing it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
at the time that
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Cuts himself loose from the Past and Plans a Future._ When the lawyer had gone Robert sat down to deliberate upon the situation and to decide what was to be done in matters aside from the question of his release.
