used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading At length Arthur managed to gain admission to the room where the lawyer's conference was being held.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length Arthur managed to gain admission to the room where the lawyer's conference was being held.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At length Arthur managed to gain admission to the room where the lawyer's conference was being held.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading At length Arthur managed to gain admission to the room where the lawyer's conference was being held.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
set up or found
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
obtain
From this reading At length Arthur managed to gain admission to the room where the lawyer's conference was being held.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading At length Arthur managed to gain admission to the room where the lawyer's conference was being held.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length Arthur managed to gain admission to the room where the lawyer's conference was being held.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading At length Arthur managed to gain admission to the room where the lawyer's conference was being held.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
not able to be found
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At length Arthur managed to gain admission to the room where the lawyer's conference was being held.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
be standing; be upright
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
TABLESnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
a special situation
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES ARTHUR went to the police court in good time the next morning, hoping to be able to talk to Mr. Andrews before he was called to stand before the magistrate.
in or at the place that
From this reading At length Arthur managed to gain admission to the room where the lawyer's conference was being held.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading While the matter was about, he wanted the whole of it cleared up, if such a thing was possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not satisfied with the lawyer's suggestion that nothing should be said about the post office order and missing letter.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he found that Mr. Andrews was engaged in talking the affair over with Lady Mary's solicitor, for nothing less than an entire withdrawal of the charge against Arthur, and an ample apology for having made the charge, would satisfy Mr. Andrews.
