used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
despairedverbUS /dɪˈsperd/
past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
without deviation
From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/
mental turmoil
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
having the place or position changed
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
divisible by two
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
Hall'snounUS /hɔːlz/
possessive form of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
Kate
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From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
and nothing more
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
To recall to mind.
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
solicitor's
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From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
that is looked for
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
Stafford
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From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Stafford was thankful that neither of the members of his family met him on his return, and being informed that Hall was in the library, he sought distraction from his thoughts there.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
hard to endure
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His own desperate circumstances caused Mr. Stafford to remember their conversation of that morning, and after a few minutes he asked what had been the result of Hall's interview with Kate.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Stafford left the solicitor's office he did not go directly home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had one or two friends in the city, and with the hope of obtaining some relief through them, he spent the afternoon in trying to find them, and finally left London only a short time after Hall.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His mind was too disturbed--he despaired of being able to raise immediately the money to pay even the interest, for his rents would not be due for some time, and then other interest would be due.
