used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
matters of personal concern
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
(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 IT IS ALL SETTLED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
Carey
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From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
every person
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
expostulated
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From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
communicated in words
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
flurrynounUS /ˈflɜːri/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT IS ALL SETTLED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT IS ALL SETTLED.
immediately past
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
engage in
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading IT IS ALL SETTLED.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
a male human offspring
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
a special situation
From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
up to a particular time
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the last half of this month of October the Squire at Newton was very pressing on his lawyers up in London to settle the affairs of the property.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He was most anxious to make a new will, but could not do so till his nephew had completed the sale, and till the money had been paid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Carey had promised that the thing should be done with as little delay as possible, but Mr. Carey was not a man to be driven.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had expressed a desire to go up to London and remain there till all was done; but against this his son had expostulated, urging that his father could not hasten the work up in London by his presence, but would certainly annoy and flurry everybody in the lawyer's office.
