used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
in addition
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
Anstey
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From this reading CONCLUSION Still patiently Anstey turned to Greg.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was back within five minutes, simply nodding.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
the two together, not just one
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
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convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
well in the past; former
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an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He was back within five minutes, simply nodding.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
Greg
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was back within five minutes, simply nodding.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
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engage in
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He was back within five minutes, simply nodding.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading He was back within five minutes, simply nodding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
Packard
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From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading CONCLUSION Still patiently Anstey turned to Greg.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
and nothing more
From this reading He was back within five minutes, simply nodding.
not in physical motion
From this reading CONCLUSION Still patiently Anstey turned to Greg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Will you ask both gentlemen if they can make it convenient to come here, forthwith, on a matter of corps honor?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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moved around an axis or center
From this reading CONCLUSION Still patiently Anstey turned to Greg.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was back within five minutes, simply nodding.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He was back within five minutes, simply nodding.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Holmes, will you be kind enough to go to the room of Mr. Packard of the first class, also Mr. Maitland, of the second class, and present my very respectful compliments?
