used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
AcceptsverbUS /ækˈsepts/
third-person singular of “accept” — consider or hold as true
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I suppose that must be included, though it is only a _chose_ in action."
affidavitsnounUS /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪts/
plural of “affidavit” — written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
(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 "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
subject to appointment
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "You have your claim on that bank for money deposited.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I suppose that must be included, though it is only a _chose_ in action."
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "You have your claim on that bank for money deposited.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "You have your claim on that bank for money deposited.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
apart from; not including
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I suppose that must be included, though it is only a _chose_ in action."
incarcerationnounUS /ˌɪnkɑːrsərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading I suppose that must be included, though it is only a _chose_ in action."
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose that must be included, though it is only a _chose_ in action."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I suppose that must be included, though it is only a _chose_ in action."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
take the midday meal
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
engage in
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "You have your claim on that bank for money deposited.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I suppose that must be included, though it is only a _chose_ in action."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
and nothing more
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
Pagebrook
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From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
term of address for a man
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose that must be included, though it is only a _chose_ in action."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I suppose that must be included, though it is only a _chose_ in action."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Accepts an Invitation to Lunch and another Invitation._ On the morning after Robert's incarceration, his attorney came at the appointed hour for the purpose of preparing the papers on which application was to be made for his discharge.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That will be easily done, sir," said Robert, with a feeling of grim amusement; "as I have literally nothing except my trunk and its contents."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have your claim on that bank for money deposited.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have the affidavits all ready, I believe, Mr. Pagebrook, and we have only to make a complete list of your property."
