used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “There was a remarkable robbery mentioned in that issue.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Bond Street jeweler appealed to his creditors for an extension of time in which to pay his debts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
from appearances alone
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading A Bond Street jeweler appealed to his creditors for an extension of time in which to pay his debts.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading A Bond Street jeweler appealed to his creditors for an extension of time in which to pay his debts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
creditorsnounUS /ˈkredɪtərz/
plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading A Bond Street jeweler appealed to his creditors for an extension of time in which to pay his debts.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading A Bond Street jeweler appealed to his creditors for an extension of time in which to pay his debts.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading A Bond Street jeweler appealed to his creditors for an extension of time in which to pay his debts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Bond Street jeweler appealed to his creditors for an extension of time in which to pay his debts.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I shook my head.
Hilary
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From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
irrelevantadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreləvənt/
having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading “There was a remarkable robbery mentioned in that issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
jewelernounUS /ˈdʒuːələr/
someone who makes jewelry
From this reading A Bond Street jeweler appealed to his creditors for an extension of time in which to pay his debts.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading “There was a remarkable robbery mentioned in that issue.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I shook my head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading A Bond Street jeweler appealed to his creditors for an extension of time in which to pay his debts.
in the near future
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
unusual or striking
From this reading “There was a remarkable robbery mentioned in that issue.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading “There was a remarkable robbery mentioned in that issue.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading I shook my head.
St
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From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A Bond Street jeweler appealed to his creditors for an extension of time in which to pay his debts.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “There was a remarkable robbery mentioned in that issue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There was a remarkable robbery mentioned in that issue.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A Bond Street jeweler appealed to his creditors for an extension of time in which to pay his debts.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The question was apparently quite irrelevant, but I was accustomed to his sudden and startling changes of front in the discussion of any question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A Bond Street jeweler appealed to his creditors for an extension of time in which to pay his debts.
the day immediately before today
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did you see the London Times of–let me see–I believe it was the day before yesterday?” asked St. Hilary presently.
