used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
accountingnounUS /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/
a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Very well, sir,” replied the faithful clerk, as he bowed himself out of the stern-visaged presence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
Barclugh
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From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading With his going, Barclugh threw himself upon his couch, and rested his weary body.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading “Very well, sir,” replied the faithful clerk, as he bowed himself out of the stern-visaged presence.
lacking funds
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
collar-bone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading With his going, Barclugh threw himself upon his couch, and rested his weary body.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading “Very well, sir,” replied the faithful clerk, as he bowed himself out of the stern-visaged presence.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
the act of departing
From this reading With his going, Barclugh threw himself upon his couch, and rested his weary body.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Very well, sir,” replied the faithful clerk, as he bowed himself out of the stern-visaged presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
Hopewell
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From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
a message received and understood
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Very well, sir,” replied the faithful clerk, as he bowed himself out of the stern-visaged presence.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “Very well, sir,” replied the faithful clerk, as he bowed himself out of the stern-visaged presence.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Very well, sir,” replied the faithful clerk, as he bowed himself out of the stern-visaged presence.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading With his going, Barclugh threw himself upon his couch, and rested his weary body.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Very well, sir,” replied the faithful clerk, as he bowed himself out of the stern-visaged presence.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
stern-visaged
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From this reading “Very well, sir,” replied the faithful clerk, as he bowed himself out of the stern-visaged presence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading With his going, Barclugh threw himself upon his couch, and rested his weary body.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With his going, Barclugh threw himself upon his couch, and rested his weary body.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Very well, sir,” replied the faithful clerk, as he bowed himself out of the stern-visaged presence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No sooner was Barclugh settled in his lodgings, than he began to resume his business duties.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading With his going, Barclugh threw himself upon his couch, and rested his weary body.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Very well, sir,” replied the faithful clerk, as he bowed himself out of the stern-visaged presence.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “Mr. Hopewell,” he ordered, calling his clerk from the accounting room to his private office, “go, and inform General Arnold that Mr. Barclugh has arrived and that he wishes to see him at five o’clock in his private office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his going, Barclugh threw himself upon his couch, and rested his weary body.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Inform any personage of importance that I had a fall from my horse and broke my collar-bone; be careful to whom you impart this information.”
