used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a clear, concise document, occupying only two sheets of note-paper.
(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 faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But first the Secretary wished to read and re-read his Chief's instructions.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
Chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading But first the Secretary wished to read and re-read his Chief's instructions.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was a clear, concise document, occupying only two sheets of note-paper.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
conciseadjectiveUS /kənˈsaɪs/
expressing much in few words
From this reading It was a clear, concise document, occupying only two sheets of note-paper.
Darcy
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From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING Stanley sat in his room.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It was a clear, concise document, occupying only two sheets of note-paper.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But first the Secretary wished to read and re-read his Chief's instructions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING Stanley sat in his room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING Stanley sat in his room.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading But first the Secretary wished to read and re-read his Chief's instructions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a clear, concise document, occupying only two sheets of note-paper.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
Kent-Lauriston
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From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
Legationnoun
the post or office of legate
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
note-paper
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From this reading It was a clear, concise document, occupying only two sheets of note-paper.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading It was a clear, concise document, occupying only two sheets of note-paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING Stanley sat in his room.
on one occasion
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a clear, concise document, occupying only two sheets of note-paper.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
re-read
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From this reading But first the Secretary wished to read and re-read his Chief's instructions.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But first the Secretary wished to read and re-read his Chief's instructions.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
RECKONINGnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING Stanley sat in his room.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING Stanley sat in his room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING Stanley sat in his room.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading But first the Secretary wished to read and re-read his Chief's instructions.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading It was a clear, concise document, occupying only two sheets of note-paper.
move hurridly
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING Stanley sat in his room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAY OF RECKONING Stanley sat in his room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a clear, concise document, occupying only two sheets of note-paper.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Before him lay an open letter; below in the hall, John and the Colonel sat waiting his call.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
(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 The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But first the Secretary wished to read and re-read his Chief's instructions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The faithful Legation messenger being well informed that once Darcy was closeted with his master, he was to receive the precious letter of evidence from Kent-Lauriston, and return with all speed to London.
