used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE METHODS OF INSPECTOR BADDELEY “I don’t suppose this is going to be a very pleasant job for the ladies, Sir Charles, and you can rest assured that as far as lies in my power, I’ll make it as smooth and easy as possible.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading So I propose, with your approval, to talk to you gentlemen first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE METHODS OF INSPECTOR BADDELEY “I don’t suppose this is going to be a very pleasant job for the ladies, Sir Charles, and you can rest assured that as far as lies in my power, I’ll make it as smooth and easy as possible.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading THE METHODS OF INSPECTOR BADDELEY “I don’t suppose this is going to be a very pleasant job for the ladies, Sir Charles, and you can rest assured that as far as lies in my power, I’ll make it as smooth and easy as possible.
BADDELEY
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
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clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “You come with me, Roper.
don't
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posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
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to a considerable degree; very much
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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So I propose, with your approval, to talk to you gentlemen first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading So I propose, with your approval, to talk to you gentlemen first.
the act of departing
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned to Roper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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I'll
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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INSPECTORnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
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plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
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a room where books are kept
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
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engage in
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You come with me, Roper.
METHODSnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
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belonging to the person speaking
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nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE METHODS OF INSPECTOR BADDELEY “I don’t suppose this is going to be a very pleasant job for the ladies, Sir Charles, and you can rest assured that as far as lies in my power, I’ll make it as smooth and easy as possible.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
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capable of happening or existing
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possession of controlling influence
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like better; value more highly
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading So I propose, with your approval, to talk to you gentlemen first.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE METHODS OF INSPECTOR BADDELEY “I don’t suppose this is going to be a very pleasant job for the ladies, Sir Charles, and you can rest assured that as far as lies in my power, I’ll make it as smooth and easy as possible.
RopernounUS /ˈroʊpər/
a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)
From this reading He turned to Roper.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
separatelyadverbUS /ˈsepərətli/
apart from others
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
term of address for a man
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having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I propose, with your approval, to talk to you gentlemen first.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
express a supposition
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exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading So I propose, with your approval, to talk to you gentlemen first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned to Roper.
precisely as stated
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I should prefer to see my clients separately, and, as was your suggestion, I think the library will serve the purpose very nicely.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading So I propose, with your approval, to talk to you gentlemen first.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE METHODS OF INSPECTOR BADDELEY “I don’t suppose this is going to be a very pleasant job for the ladies, Sir Charles, and you can rest assured that as far as lies in my power, I’ll make it as smooth and easy as possible.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So I propose, with your approval, to talk to you gentlemen first.
