used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Afternoon school was over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The master brought his anger to a summary conclusion, and went into the presence of his visitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
bestowingverbUS /bɪˈstoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The master brought his anger to a summary conclusion, and went into the presence of his visitor.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "My business is not of a pleasant nature," he premised.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The master brought his anger to a summary conclusion, and went into the presence of his visitor.
delinquencynounUS /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/
nonpayment of a debt when due
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
DETECTIONnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading DETECTION.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
FauntleroynounUS /ˈfɔːntlərɔɪ/
an excessively polite and well-dressed boy
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The master brought his anger to a summary conclusion, and went into the presence of his visitor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My business is not of a pleasant nature," he premised.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The master brought his anger to a summary conclusion, and went into the presence of his visitor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My business is not of a pleasant nature," he premised.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "My business is not of a pleasant nature," he premised.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My business is not of a pleasant nature," he premised.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The master brought his anger to a summary conclusion, and went into the presence of his visitor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Afternoon school was over.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "My business is not of a pleasant nature," he premised.
premisedverbUS /ˈpreməst/
past form of “premise” — set forth beforehand, often as an explanation
From this reading "My business is not of a pleasant nature," he premised.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The master brought his anger to a summary conclusion, and went into the presence of his visitor.
an educational institution
From this reading Afternoon school was over.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading The master brought his anger to a summary conclusion, and went into the presence of his visitor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The master brought his anger to a summary conclusion, and went into the presence of his visitor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The master brought his anger to a summary conclusion, and went into the presence of his visitor.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
someone who visits
From this reading The master brought his anger to a summary conclusion, and went into the presence of his visitor.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Afternoon school was over.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The master brought his anger to a summary conclusion, and went into the presence of his visitor.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
Wilberforce
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From this reading Mr. Wilberforce had been some time at home, and was bestowing a sharp lecture on his son Edwin for some delinquency, when he was told that Lawyer Fauntleroy waited in his study.
