Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

later than; following

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

anew

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

(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 The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond that she would not go; and as she so resolved, she repented herself of the sherry and biscuit.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading Beyond that she would not go; and as she so resolved, she repented herself of the sherry and biscuit.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

showing careful forethought

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

a craftsman who makes the bodies of motor vehicles

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

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From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Beyond that she would not go; and as she so resolved, she repented herself of the sherry and biscuit.

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

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Beyond that she would not go; and as she so resolved, she repented herself of the sherry and biscuit.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

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

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

a message received and understood

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

relating to or involving money

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

on one occasion

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading Beyond that she would not go; and as she so resolved, she repented herself of the sherry and biscuit.

determined

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

dry to sweet amber wine from the Jerez region of southern Spain or similar wines produced elsewhere; usually drunk as an aperitif

From this reading Beyond that she would not go; and as she so resolved, she repented herself of the sherry and biscuit.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Beyond that she would not go; and as she so resolved, she repented herself of the sherry and biscuit.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

required or under orders

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

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

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

conduct business

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

interact in a certain way

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Showing How Mr Rubb, Junior, Progressed at Littlebath A full week had passed by after Mrs Stumfold's tea-party before Mr Rubb called again at the Paragon; and in the meantime Miss Mackenzie had been informed by her lawyer that there did not appear to be any objection to the mortgage, if she liked the investment for her money.

at the time that

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mr Rubb had not been in any great hurry to repeat his call, and Miss Mackenzie had resolved that if he did come again she would treat him simply as a member of the firm with whom she had to transact certain monetary arrangements.

but in spite of that

From this reading The people whom she had met at Mr Stumfold's had been all ladies and gentlemen; she, at least, had supposed them to be so, not having as yet received any special information respecting the wife of the retired coachbuilder.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You couldn't do better with your money,--you couldn't indeed," said Mr Rubb, when Miss Mackenzie, meaning to be cautious, started the conversation at once upon matters of business.