used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
(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 Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
BrunswicknounUS /ˈbrʌnzwɪk/
a university town in southwestern Maine
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
Cacklin's
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From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading George Early and Miss Fairbrother were on friendly terms--very friendly terms, in fact.
Fairbrother
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From this reading George Early and Miss Fairbrother were on friendly terms--very friendly terms, in fact.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading George Early and Miss Fairbrother were on friendly terms--very friendly terms, in fact.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading George Early and Miss Fairbrother were on friendly terms--very friendly terms, in fact.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
take the midday meal
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading George Early and Miss Fairbrother were on friendly terms--very friendly terms, in fact.
not any; not one
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
others
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From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
small-talk
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From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
carry out
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading George Early and Miss Fairbrother were on friendly terms--very friendly terms, in fact.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That first interview at Brunswick Terrace had been followed by many others; interviews that ostensibly had a business purpose, but that drifted off into cold lunch and a flower show; or afternoon tea and small-talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
precisely as stated
From this reading George Early and Miss Fairbrother were on friendly terms--very friendly terms, in fact.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
at the time that
From this reading It was obvious, too, that these interviews were by no means disagreeable to either George or his employer; but that both were in a high state of excitement afterwards when alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Master Cacklin's observations on the friendship existing between George Early and his employer were not without a great deal of truth, strange as it may appear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Occasionally the conversation would take a turn that left Miss Fairbrother somewhat embarrassed, and George Early saying things that had nothing to do with the iron trade at all.
