used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Preston was established in a showy house at the South End.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Until after this interview it was deemed best not to mention the matter to Andy or his mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
Andy
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From this reading Until after this interview it was deemed best not to mention the matter to Andy or his mother.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Preston was established in a showy house at the South End.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
ChairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Until after this interview it was deemed best not to mention the matter to Andy or his mother.
the act of discovering something
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
Dr
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From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mrs. Preston was established in a showy house at the South End.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Mrs. Preston was established in a showy house at the South End.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Until after this interview it was deemed best not to mention the matter to Andy or his mother.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Preston was established in a showy house at the South End.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Until after this interview it was deemed best not to mention the matter to Andy or his mother.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Until after this interview it was deemed best not to mention the matter to Andy or his mother.
make reference to
From this reading Until after this interview it was deemed best not to mention the matter to Andy or his mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Until after this interview it was deemed best not to mention the matter to Andy or his mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Until after this interview it was deemed best not to mention the matter to Andy or his mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Until after this interview it was deemed best not to mention the matter to Andy or his mother.
PRESTON
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From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
a person who is being chased
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
Selectmen
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From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
showyadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊi/
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
From this reading Mrs. Preston was established in a showy house at the South End.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Mrs. Preston was established in a showy house at the South End.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Until after this interview it was deemed best not to mention the matter to Andy or his mother.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
Townley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
UNPLEASANTLYadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until after this interview it was deemed best not to mention the matter to Andy or his mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
which person or people
From this reading It was decided that the doctor and Mr. Graves, who was the Chairman of the Selectmen, should go to Boston the next day and inform Mrs. Preston of the discovery of the will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PRESTON IS UNPLEASANTLY SURPRISED Dr. Townley thought it best to consult with the town authorities as to the course to be pursued, since, as it appeared, the town was interested in the will.
