used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
speak to
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
any thing at all
From this reading Has the editor told you anything of this case?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
Baxter
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From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
for the reason that
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
BuglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
Cadbury
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From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
carvenadjective
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Has the editor told you anything of this case?”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
greatly pleased
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective was quite evidently very glad to see her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
EnquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The detective was quite evidently very glad to see her.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
set up or found
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The detective was quite evidently very glad to see her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Has the editor told you anything of this case?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
Jennie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
come together
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The detective was quite evidently very glad to see her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The detective was quite evidently very glad to see her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Has the editor told you anything of this case?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day Jennie Baxter drove to the address the editor had given her, and she found Mr. Cadbury Taylor at home, in somewhat sumptuous offices on the first floor.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Has the editor told you anything of this case?”
precisely as stated
From this reading The detective was quite evidently very glad to see her.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Fastened to his door was a brass plate, which exposed to public view the carven words-- CADBURY TAYLOR, Private Enquiry Agent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I intended calling to-day at the office of the _Bugle_ on the chance of finding you,” he said; “but I am delighted to meet you here, because we can talk without fear of interruption.
