used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An hour later Hall was at the railway station, looking considerably improved by a shave and change of clothing.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading An hour later Hall was at the railway station, looking considerably improved by a shave and change of clothing.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading An hour later Hall was at the railway station, looking considerably improved by a shave and change of clothing.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading An hour later Hall was at the railway station, looking considerably improved by a shave and change of clothing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
of great significance or value
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading An hour later Hall was at the railway station, looking considerably improved by a shave and change of clothing.
infernallyadverb
extremely
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later Hall was at the railway station, looking considerably improved by a shave and change of clothing.
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
engage in
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
come together
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
a particular point in time
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An hour later Hall was at the railway station, looking considerably improved by a shave and change of clothing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
arrange in a container
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading An hour later Hall was at the railway station, looking considerably improved by a shave and change of clothing.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading An hour later Hall was at the railway station, looking considerably improved by a shave and change of clothing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
refrain from harming
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
Stafford
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From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading An hour later Hall was at the railway station, looking considerably improved by a shave and change of clothing.
required or under orders
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
at the time that
From this reading It was nearly noon on the second day following his visit to London, when Hall arrived home.
which person or people
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He looked worn and haggard, and Mr. Stafford, who happened to meet him, made some remark about his looking badly.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Stafford would oblige him by kindly explaining this to the ladies, as he had not a moment to spare, and must pack up and leave within an hour.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, Mr. Hall supposed he did look pretty bad; he had been bothered most infernally with business affairs for the past two days, and now, to make matters worse, he was compelled to go to Dublin to close another important transaction.
