used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MR., MRS., AND MISS FURNIVAL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
a social unit living together
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
FURNIVAL
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From this reading MR., MRS., AND MISS FURNIVAL.
Furnivals
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From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
Harley
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From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MR., MRS., AND MISS FURNIVAL.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR., MRS., AND MISS FURNIVAL.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MR., MRS., AND MISS FURNIVAL.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
and nothing more
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
an amount of time
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
make square
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
required or under orders
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading We shall see much of the Furnivals before we reach the end of our present undertaking, and it will be well that we should commence our acquaintance with them as early as may be done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Furnival was a lawyer--I mean a barrister--belonging to Lincoln's Inn, and living at the time at which our story is supposed to commence in Harley Street.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I will now ask my readers to come with me up to London, in order that I may introduce them to the family of the Furnivals.
a late time of life
From this reading But he had not been long a resident in Harley Street, having left the less fashionable neighbourhood of Russell Square only two or three years before that period.
