used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
react verbally
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The letter containing the bank-note had been despatched to Mr. Robert Galloway, at Ventnor, on the Friday.
bank-note
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From this reading The letter containing the bank-note had been despatched to Mr. Robert Galloway, at Ventnor, on the Friday.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The letter containing the bank-note had been despatched to Mr. Robert Galloway, at Ventnor, on the Friday.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
gotten under control
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The letter containing the bank-note had been despatched to Mr. Robert Galloway, at Ventnor, on the Friday.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
despatched
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From this reading The letter containing the bank-note had been despatched to Mr. Robert Galloway, at Ventnor, on the Friday.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
employés
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From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
encloseverbUS /ɪnˈkloʊz/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading The letter containing the bank-note had been despatched to Mr. Robert Galloway, at Ventnor, on the Friday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
GallowaynounUS /ˈɡæloʊweɪ/
a district in southwestern Scotland
From this reading The letter containing the bank-note had been despatched to Mr. Robert Galloway, at Ventnor, on the Friday.
Galloway's
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From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter containing the bank-note had been despatched to Mr. Robert Galloway, at Ventnor, on the Friday.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
information about recent and important events
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
a brief written record
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
office'snounUS /ˈɔːfəsɪz/
possessive form of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The letter containing the bank-note had been despatched to Mr. Robert Galloway, at Ventnor, on the Friday.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The letter containing the bank-note had been despatched to Mr. Robert Galloway, at Ventnor, on the Friday.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
testifyverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪ/
give testimony in a court of law
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The letter containing the bank-note had been despatched to Mr. Robert Galloway, at Ventnor, on the Friday.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Galloway knew that he had enclosed the note; there was little doubt that both his clerks could testify that he had done so, for it was done in their presence.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
Ventnor
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From this reading The letter containing the bank-note had been despatched to Mr. Robert Galloway, at Ventnor, on the Friday.
precisely as stated
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
at the time that
From this reading When money is lost out of an office, suspicion very frequently falls upon one or more of that office’s _employés_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mr. Galloway’s doubts, however, had not yet extended to those employed in his.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading On the Sunday morning, while Mr. Galloway was at breakfast, a short answer was delivered to him from his cousin:--“Your letter has reached me, but not the note; you must have omitted to enclose it,” was the news it contained relative to that particular point.
