used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ABOUT CENT PER CENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "During the morning--yes," answered Starmidge.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are going down to Lowdale Court?" asked the manager.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You are going down to Lowdale Court?" asked the manager.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
CENTnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading ABOUT CENT PER CENT.
Chesham
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From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
deem to be
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "You are going down to Lowdale Court?" asked the manager.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "You are going down to Lowdale Court?" asked the manager.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "During the morning--yes," answered Starmidge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
the act of departing
From this reading "You are going down to Lowdale Court?" asked the manager.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
I'll
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From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
a message received and understood
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
and nothing more
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
Lester
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From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
Lowdale
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From this reading "You are going down to Lowdale Court?" asked the manager.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
a particular point in time
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "During the morning--yes," answered Starmidge.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
for each
From this reading ABOUT CENT PER CENT.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
Starmidge
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From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
which person or people
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Starmidge, lingering a moment on the steps of the bank to consider whether he would go straight to Chesham or repair to headquarters for a consultation with his superior, was suddenly joined by the manager who had just given him his information.
an affirmative
From this reading "During the morning--yes," answered Starmidge.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are going down to Lowdale Court?" asked the manager.
you're
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From this reading "If it will be any help to you," said the manager, "I'll ring up Mrs. Lester on the telephone, and let her know you're coming.
