used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
in a state of sleep
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear O'Brien, delighted to see you!
greatly pleased
From this reading "My dear O'Brien, delighted to see you!
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The opening of the door roused the solicitor, who straightway sprang to his feet, exclaiming:
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sit down.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
exclaimingnounUS /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading The opening of the door roused the solicitor, who straightway sprang to his feet, exclaiming:
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The opening of the door roused the solicitor, who straightway sprang to his feet, exclaiming:
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
set up or found
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
a man of refinement
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
Gorman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The opening of the door roused the solicitor, who straightway sprang to his feet, exclaiming:
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear O'Brien, delighted to see you!
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
not any; not one
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
O'BriennounUS /oʊˈbraɪɪn/
Irish writer (born in 1932)
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
O'Hanlon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The opening of the door roused the solicitor, who straightway sprang to his feet, exclaiming:
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The opening of the door roused the solicitor, who straightway sprang to his feet, exclaiming:
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE SEA.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "My dear O'Brien, delighted to see you!
be seated
From this reading Sit down.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading The opening of the door roused the solicitor, who straightway sprang to his feet, exclaiming:
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The opening of the door roused the solicitor, who straightway sprang to his feet, exclaiming:
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading The opening of the door roused the solicitor, who straightway sprang to his feet, exclaiming:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEA.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The opening of the door roused the solicitor, who straightway sprang to his feet, exclaiming:
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
which person or people
From this reading The opening of the door roused the solicitor, who straightway sprang to his feet, exclaiming:
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading After a few more words of no interest with Gorman, Jerry O'Brien went into the private office of O'Hanlon, and found that gentleman encircled by hedges of legal documents, fast asleep, with a newspaper before him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear O'Brien, delighted to see you!
