Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

a quantity of money

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

react verbally

From this reading Usually the answer was that no vacancy existed, but this did not prevent a brief cross-examination.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

for the reason that

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

of short duration or distance

From this reading Usually the answer was that no vacancy existed, but this did not prevent a brief cross-examination.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Usually the answer was that no vacancy existed, but this did not prevent a brief cross-examination.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination

From this reading Usually the answer was that no vacancy existed, but this did not prevent a brief cross-examination.

dearly loved

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Usually the answer was that no vacancy existed, but this did not prevent a brief cross-examination.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading Usually the answer was that no vacancy existed, but this did not prevent a brief cross-examination.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

many times at short intervals

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

of great significance or value

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

a message received and understood

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

in the recent past

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

the act of departing

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

not any; not one

From this reading Usually the answer was that no vacancy existed, but this did not prevent a brief cross-examination.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Usually the answer was that no vacancy existed, but this did not prevent a brief cross-examination.

come into possession of

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

coated with paint

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Usually the answer was that no vacancy existed, but this did not prevent a brief cross-examination.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

-ing form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

Identical; not different.

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

bypass

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Usually the answer was that no vacancy existed, but this did not prevent a brief cross-examination.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

being of use or service

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

under normal conditions

From this reading Usually the answer was that no vacancy existed, but this did not prevent a brief cross-examination.

being unoccupied

From this reading Usually the answer was that no vacancy existed, but this did not prevent a brief cross-examination.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

close enough to be walked to

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

at the time that

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To which questions Miss Higham replied with caution and reserve, so that frequently the responsible individual came out of his office, walking with her down the stairs in the endeavour to obtain useful information.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

in the company of; together with

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading --Then advantage was taken of the opportunity to skip up a staircase and, opening a door that had the word "Inquiries" painted upon it, set upon the task of routing the defence, to obtain an interview with some responsible individual.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Why was she leaving Great Titchfield Street, and was it because there did not exist a sufficient amount of work, and had Hilbert's secured any important contracts lately, and had the firm any special work in view?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading An easy matter to obtain a full list of other manufacturers in the same line of business, and when Madame entrusted her with important errands,-- "I'm sending you, my dear, because I know I can rely upon you!"