used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
ALGY
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From this reading ALGY BARFORD'S NEWS.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
Annie
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From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
Barford
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From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
BARFORD'S
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From this reading ALGY BARFORD'S NEWS.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
CharmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading "Charmed to see you, Miss Maurice.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading This is delightful--give you my word!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
HonourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is delightful--give you my word!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
Maurice
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From this reading "Charmed to see you, Miss Maurice.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Charmed to see you, Miss Maurice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This is delightful--give you my word!
information about recent and important events
From this reading ALGY BARFORD'S NEWS.
on one occasion
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Charmed to see you, Miss Maurice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is delightful--give you my word!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He recognised Annie at once, and, as she and he were great allies, he went up to her and shook hands.
which person or people
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the Honourable Algy Barford who opened the door, and came in with his usual light and airy swing, stopping the minute he saw a lady present, to remove his hat and to give an easy bow.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading This is delightful--give you my word!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Charmed to see you, Miss Maurice.
