used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I had no trouble getting the signature, but I had trouble getting away from the house," answered Nat.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I had no trouble getting the signature, but I had trouble getting away from the house," answered Nat.
brokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I had no trouble getting the signature, but I had trouble getting away from the house," answered Nat.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What do you mean?"
DOCUMENTnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I had no trouble getting the signature, but I had trouble getting away from the house," answered Nat.
Garwell
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From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I had no trouble getting the signature, but I had trouble getting away from the house," answered Nat.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I had no trouble getting the signature, but I had trouble getting away from the house," answered Nat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I had no trouble getting the signature, but I had trouble getting away from the house," answered Nat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What do you mean?"
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
not any; not one
From this reading "I had no trouble getting the signature, but I had trouble getting away from the house," answered Nat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
Parloe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
in the near future
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
that is looked for
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading A MISSING DOCUMENT OF VALUE As soon as Nat returned to the office he sought out Mr. Garwell, and handed him the document in the envelope.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you mean?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you have any trouble getting Mrs. Parloe's signature?" asked the real estate broker.
