used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
how long something has existed
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These," he said, touching two mysterious-looking documents, "are the statements of your capital and of your income.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
Auriol
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From this reading Mr Auriol made no reply.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
next to; at the side of
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "These," he said, touching two mysterious-looking documents, "are the statements of your capital and of your income.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
dining-table
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From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "These," he said, touching two mysterious-looking documents, "are the statements of your capital and of your income.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
at any time
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
important-looking
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From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading "These," he said, touching two mysterious-looking documents, "are the statements of your capital and of your income.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
and nothing more
From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
labelledadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbəld/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
go away from a place
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr Auriol made no reply.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
Morison
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From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Auriol made no reply.
mysterious-looking
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From this reading "These," he said, touching two mysterious-looking documents, "are the statements of your capital and of your income.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr Auriol made no reply.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "These," he said, touching two mysterious-looking documents, "are the statements of your capital and of your income.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Mr Auriol made no reply.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "These," he said, touching two mysterious-looking documents, "are the statements of your capital and of your income.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "These," he said, touching two mysterious-looking documents, "are the statements of your capital and of your income.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These," he said, touching two mysterious-looking documents, "are the statements of your capital and of your income.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading You said just now, Miss Morison, that everything to do with your money matters had been thoroughly seen to before your father's death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
arousing affect
From this reading "These," he said, touching two mysterious-looking documents, "are the statements of your capital and of your income.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "These," he said, touching two mysterious-looking documents, "are the statements of your capital and of your income.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
undidverbUS /ˌʌnˈdɪd/
inflected form of “undo” — cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
at the time that
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But when the four were seated round the dining-table, he deliberately undid his important-looking packet, and drew from it paper after paper, all neatly labelled and arranged, which he placed beside him.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have had copies made, so that I can leave these with you, in case you ever wish to refer to them, as you are all three of an age to understand such matters to a certain extent.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "These," he said, touching two mysterious-looking documents, "are the statements of your capital and of your income.
