used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edward had formed a definite determination and made his arrangements at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edward had formed a definite determination and made his arrangements at once.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Edward had formed a definite determination and made his arrangements at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Edward had formed a definite determination and made his arrangements at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading He gave directions for the disposition of Ilexhurst and the conversion of other property into cash.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
conversionnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading He gave directions for the disposition of Ilexhurst and the conversion of other property into cash.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Edward had formed a definite determination and made his arrangements at once.
the act of departing
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Edward had formed a definite determination and made his arrangements at once.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was a different man that entered the lawyer's office this time.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He gave directions for the disposition of Ilexhurst and the conversion of other property into cash.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading He gave directions for the disposition of Ilexhurst and the conversion of other property into cash.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward had formed a definite determination and made his arrangements at once.
Eldridge
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From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was a different man that entered the lawyer's office this time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Edward had formed a definite determination and made his arrangements at once.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave directions for the disposition of Ilexhurst and the conversion of other property into cash.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edward had formed a definite determination and made his arrangements at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "WOMAN, WHAT WAS HE TO YOU?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edward had formed a definite determination and made his arrangements at once.
Ilexhurst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He gave directions for the disposition of Ilexhurst and the conversion of other property into cash.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He gave directions for the disposition of Ilexhurst and the conversion of other property into cash.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a different man that entered the lawyer's office this time.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading It was a different man that entered the lawyer's office this time.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Edward had formed a definite determination and made his arrangements at once.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was a different man that entered the lawyer's office this time.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was a different man that entered the lawyer's office this time.
on one occasion
From this reading Edward had formed a definite determination and made his arrangements at once.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He gave directions for the disposition of Ilexhurst and the conversion of other property into cash.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He gave directions for the disposition of Ilexhurst and the conversion of other property into cash.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
Royson
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From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a coolness between him and Eldridge since the publication of the Royson letter, but necessity drove him to that lawyer to conclude his arrangements for departure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a different man that entered the lawyer's office this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a different man that entered the lawyer's office this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "WOMAN, WHAT WAS HE TO YOU?"
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WOMAN, WHAT WAS HE TO YOU?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "WOMAN, WHAT WAS HE TO YOU?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "WOMAN, WHAT WAS HE TO YOU?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "WOMAN, WHAT WAS HE TO YOU?"
