used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the morning he had a letter from Mrs. Woolstan.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Even between friends, one must be businesslike.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Even between friends, one must be businesslike.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
businesslikeadjectiveUS /ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading "Even between friends, one must be businesslike.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
divisible by two
From this reading "Even between friends, one must be businesslike.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Even between friends, one must be businesslike.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the morning he had a letter from Mrs. Woolstan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the morning he had a letter from Mrs. Woolstan.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning he had a letter from Mrs. Woolstan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning he had a letter from Mrs. Woolstan.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In the morning he had a letter from Mrs. Woolstan.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning he had a letter from Mrs. Woolstan.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the morning he had a letter from Mrs. Woolstan.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Even between friends, one must be businesslike.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
note-paper
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From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Even between friends, one must be businesslike.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
quarter'snounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “quarter” — one of four equal parts
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
quarterday
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morning he had a letter from Mrs. Woolstan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
tutorialnounUS /tuːˈtɔːriəl/
a session of intensive tuition given by a tutor to an individual or to a small number of students
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Opening it hurriedly, he was pleased, but not surprised, to discover a cheque folded in the note-paper.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
Woolstan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the morning he had a letter from Mrs. Woolstan.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Iris wrote that, as a matter of course, she wished to pay what was owing to him in respect of his tutorial engagement so abruptly brought to an end.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You ought to have received a quarter's notice, and, as it is now nearly the end of April, you must allow me to reckon my debt as up to the quarterday in September.
