used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He would go to Bolton Street on that day, and make an attempt to be admitted.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after two he sallied out, and he also went to a hairdresser's.
in addition
From this reading Soon after two he sallied out, and he also went to a hairdresser's.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He would go to Bolton Street on that day, and make an attempt to be admitted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He would go to Bolton Street on that day, and make an attempt to be admitted.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
Archie
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From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
Archie's
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From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading CAPTAIN CLAVERING MAKES HIS FIRST ATTEMPT.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would go to Bolton Street on that day, and make an attempt to be admitted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
Bolton
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From this reading He would go to Bolton Street on that day, and make an attempt to be admitted.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN CLAVERING MAKES HIS FIRST ATTEMPT.
CLAVERING
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From this reading CAPTAIN CLAVERING MAKES HIS FIRST ATTEMPT.
connexionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a connecting shape
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
dearly loved
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CAPTAIN CLAVERING MAKES HIS FIRST ATTEMPT.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
gin-and-water
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From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He would go to Bolton Street on that day, and make an attempt to be admitted.
death of a person
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
hairdresser's
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From this reading Soon after two he sallied out, and he also went to a hairdresser's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN CLAVERING MAKES HIS FIRST ATTEMPT.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
icedverbUS /aɪst/
past form of “ice” — decorate with frosting
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
engage in
From this reading He would go to Bolton Street on that day, and make an attempt to be admitted.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading CAPTAIN CLAVERING MAKES HIS FIRST ATTEMPT.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
on one occasion
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
Ongar
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From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Soon after two he sallied out, and he also went to a hairdresser's.
potentialadjectiveUS /pəˈtenʃəl/
existing in possibility
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
sallied
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From this reading Soon after two he sallied out, and he also went to a hairdresser's.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after two he sallied out, and he also went to a hairdresser's.
not in physical motion
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He would go to Bolton Street on that day, and make an attempt to be admitted.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
up to a particular time
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He would go to Bolton Street on that day, and make an attempt to be admitted.
to-day
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From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
to-morrow
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From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
precisely as stated
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Soon after two he sallied out, and he also went to a hairdresser's.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During breakfast on the following day,--which means from the hour of one till two, for the glasses of iced gin-and-water had been many,--Archie Clavering was making up his mind that he would begin at once.
produce a literary work
From this reading If not admitted to-day he would make another attempt to-morrow, and, if still unsuccessful, he would write a letter; not a letter containing an offer, which according to Archie's ideas would not be letting her know that he was there in a manner sufficiently potential,--but a letter in which he would explain that he had very grave reasons for wishing to see his near and dear connexion, Lady Ongar.
