used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Mrs. Roberts would say: “I cannot be sure that he may not be able to give just the information which I need.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “AND SHE ALWAYS TRIED.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “AND SHE ALWAYS TRIED.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Other business was transacted that morning which brought results.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Other business was transacted that morning which brought results.
cannot
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From this reading Mrs. Roberts would say: “I cannot be sure that he may not be able to give just the information which I need.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Roberts would say: “I cannot be sure that he may not be able to give just the information which I need.
an established custom
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mrs. Roberts would say: “I cannot be sure that he may not be able to give just the information which I need.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
a message received and understood
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Roberts would say: “I cannot be sure that he may not be able to give just the information which I need.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Mrs. Roberts would say: “I cannot be sure that he may not be able to give just the information which I need.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Other business was transacted that morning which brought results.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Mrs. Roberts would say: “I cannot be sure that he may not be able to give just the information which I need.
not any; not one
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other business was transacted that morning which brought results.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
by chance
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
a human being
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Other business was transacted that morning which brought results.
RobertsnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
express in words
From this reading Mrs. Roberts would say: “I cannot be sure that he may not be able to give just the information which I need.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “AND SHE ALWAYS TRIED.”
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Mrs. Roberts would say: “I cannot be sure that he may not be able to give just the information which I need.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Other business was transacted that morning which brought results.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
transactedverbUS /trænˈsæktɪd/
past form of “transact” — conduct business
From this reading Other business was transacted that morning which brought results.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “AND SHE ALWAYS TRIED.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Other business was transacted that morning which brought results.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Other business was transacted that morning which brought results.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading A curious habit of Mrs. Roberts',--one which, perhaps, most strongly marked the difference between her ways of working and those of other people,--was that of appealing to the person at hand for information on any subject which chanced to be the one prominent in her mind at the time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Where other and more systematic persons would have said, “He is not the one to ask about this matter! there is no reason for supposing that he has any knowledge in this direction!”
