186
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From this reading 7 Little St Dunstan Court, April, 186--.
7
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From this reading 7 Little St Dunstan Court, April, 186--.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
Absolutions
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From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading 7 Little St Dunstan Court, April, 186--.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading 7 Little St Dunstan Court, April, 186--.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
dishonestadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnəst/
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
Dunstan
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From this reading 7 Little St Dunstan Court, April, 186--.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mr Slow's letter was as follows:
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 7 Little St Dunstan Court, April, 186--.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
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 Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
a woman of refinement
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
Messrs
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From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
a human being
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
PlenaryadjectiveUS /ˈplenəri/
full in all respects
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
Rubb
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From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
Slow's
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From this reading Mr Slow's letter was as follows:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
St
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From this reading 7 Little St Dunstan Court, April, 186--.
a quantity of money
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
tingleverbUS /ˈtɪŋɡəl/
cause a stinging or tingling sensation
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
precisely as stated
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
at the time that
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Plenary Absolutions The letter which Miss Mackenzie received was from old Mr Slow, her lawyer; and it was a very unpleasant letter.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was so unpleasant that it made her ears tingle when she read it and remembered that the person to whom special allusion was made was one whom she had taught herself to regard as her friend.
produce a literary work
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DEAR MADAM, I think it proper to write to you specially, about the loan made by you to Messrs Rubb and Mackenzie, as the sum lent is serious, and as there has been conduct on the part of some one which I regard as dishonest.
