used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LAWYER’S VISIT.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She kept no servant, and, as usual, answered the knock in person.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She kept no servant, and, as usual, answered the knock in person.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She kept no servant, and, as usual, answered the knock in person.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading “Mr. Ross!” she said, in surprise, as she recognized in her caller the wealthy village lawyer.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
characterized by great determination
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
Gordon
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From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She kept no servant, and, as usual, answered the knock in person.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She kept no servant, and, as usual, answered the knock in person.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “Mr. Ross!” she said, in surprise, as she recognized in her caller the wealthy village lawyer.
LAWYER'SnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A LAWYER’S VISIT.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Ross!” she said, in surprise, as she recognized in her caller the wealthy village lawyer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
not any; not one
From this reading She kept no servant, and, as usual, answered the knock in person.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
a human being
From this reading She kept no servant, and, as usual, answered the knock in person.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “Mr. Ross!” she said, in surprise, as she recognized in her caller the wealthy village lawyer.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading “Mr. Ross!” she said, in surprise, as she recognized in her caller the wealthy village lawyer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Ross!” she said, in surprise, as she recognized in her caller the wealthy village lawyer.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading She kept no servant, and, as usual, answered the knock in person.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She kept no servant, and, as usual, answered the knock in person.
and nothing more
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “Mr. Ross!” she said, in surprise, as she recognized in her caller the wealthy village lawyer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She kept no servant, and, as usual, answered the knock in person.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She kept no servant, and, as usual, answered the knock in person.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading “Mr. Ross!” she said, in surprise, as she recognized in her caller the wealthy village lawyer.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A LAWYER’S VISIT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading “Mr. Ross!” she said, in surprise, as she recognized in her caller the wealthy village lawyer.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Gordon was sitting at her sewing machine when a knock was heard at her humble door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, Mrs. Gordon,” said Mr. Ross, blandly, for he had determined in this business to figure simply as the agent of another and carefully to conceal that he felt any personal interest in an affair which was likely to give the poor widow considerable trouble.
