used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
in addition
From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
AttachenounUS /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/
a specialist assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
DoingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
entreated
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From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
communicated in words
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
Hodgins
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From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
HomilynounUS /ˈhɑːməli/
a sermon on a moral or religious topic
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
Hopewell
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From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
of the present time and place
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
preachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
SayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
SlicknounUS /slɪk/
a slippery smoothness
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
in the near future
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The rector then pressed Mr. Hopewell to preach for him, on the following day at the parish church, which he also declined.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He expressed great pleasure in having the opportunity of making our acquaintance, and entreated us to spend a few days with him at the Priory.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
in or at the place that
From this reading This invitation we were unfortunately compelled to decline, in consequence of urgent business in London, where our immediate presence was indispensable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Shortly after our return to the inn, a carriage drove up to the door, and the cards of Mr. Merton, and the Reverend Mr. Homily, which were presented by the servant, were soon followed by the gentlemen themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Merton said he had been informed by Mrs. Hodgins of our visit to her cottage, and from her account of our conversation and persons, he was convinced we could be no other than the party described in the “Sayings and Doings of Mr. Samuel Slick,” as about to visit England with the Attache.
