used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Lord Arranmore has been marvellously kind to me," Brooks agreed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
Arranmore
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From this reading "Lord Arranmore has been marvellously kind to me," Brooks agreed.
Arranmore's
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From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
Ascough
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From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Mr. Ascough, on the morning of his return to London, took the opportunity warmly to congratulate Brooks.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
Enton
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From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lord Arranmore has been marvellously kind to me," Brooks agreed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Lord Arranmore has been marvellously kind to me," Brooks agreed.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
marvellouslyadverb
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading "Lord Arranmore has been marvellously kind to me," Brooks agreed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Lord Arranmore has been marvellously kind to me," Brooks agreed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. Ascough, on the morning of his return to London, took the opportunity warmly to congratulate Brooks.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Ascough, on the morning of his return to London, took the opportunity warmly to congratulate Brooks.
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Mr. Ascough, on the morning of his return to London, took the opportunity warmly to congratulate Brooks.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Ascough, on the morning of his return to London, took the opportunity warmly to congratulate Brooks.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Ascough, on the morning of his return to London, took the opportunity warmly to congratulate Brooks.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
precisely as stated
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Mr. Ascough, on the morning of his return to London, took the opportunity warmly to congratulate Brooks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CHARITY THE "CRIME" There followed a busy time for Brooks, the result of which was a very marked improvement in his prospects.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Ascough, who was Lord Arranmore's London solicitor, and had been Brooks' guardian, after careful consideration advised his acceptance, and there being nothing in the way, the arrangements were pushed through almost at once.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading For the younger Morrison and his partner, loth to lose altogether the valuable Enton connection, offered Brooks a partnership in their firm.
