used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONSULTATION.
adroitadjectiveUS /əˈdrɔɪt/
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading A complacent smile played over his features.
carefully weighed
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
CONSULTATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading A CONSULTATION.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A complacent smile played over his features.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
only a very short time before
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sharp was seated in his office.
ten 10s
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Sharp was seated in his office.
intrusted
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From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sharp was seated in his office.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Sharp was seated in his office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A complacent smile played over his features.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading A complacent smile played over his features.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Mr. Sharp was seated in his office.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Mr. Sharp was seated in his office.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A complacent smile played over his features.
a quantity of money
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The bottle and glass, on the table before him, testified that his present occupation could hardly be considered of a professional character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Sharp was seated in his office.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps he was thinking of the adroit manner in which he had secured one hundred dollars of the sum intrusted to him for Robert Ford.
