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From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The agent of Romance and Adventure handed his card, laughing.
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The agent of Romance and Adventure handed his card, laughing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The agent of Romance and Adventure handed his card, laughing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What on earth is 'C.Q.T.'?” asked Rupert Grant, looking over the Major's shoulder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
Brown'snounUS /braʊnz/
possessive form of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “Pay for chair.”
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading “What on earth is 'C.Q.T.'?” asked Rupert Grant, looking over the Major's shoulder.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
let have
From this reading “What on earth is 'C.Q.T.'?” asked Rupert Grant, looking over the Major's shoulder.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The agent of Romance and Adventure handed his card, laughing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What on earth is 'C.Q.T.'?” asked Rupert Grant, looking over the Major's shoulder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The agent of Romance and Adventure handed his card, laughing.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “What on earth is 'C.Q.T.'?” asked Rupert Grant, looking over the Major's shoulder.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
Major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading “What on earth is 'C.Q.T.'?” asked Rupert Grant, looking over the Major's shoulder.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
Northover
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From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “What on earth is 'C.Q.T.'?” asked Rupert Grant, looking over the Major's shoulder.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “What on earth is 'C.Q.T.'?” asked Rupert Grant, looking over the Major's shoulder.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “Pay for chair.”
QnounUS /kjuː/
the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The agent of Romance and Adventure handed his card, laughing.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading “What on earth is 'C.Q.T.'?” asked Rupert Grant, looking over the Major's shoulder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading “What on earth is 'C.Q.T.'?” asked Rupert Grant, looking over the Major's shoulder.
term of address for a man
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
Tanner's
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From this reading It ran, “P. G. Northover, B.A., C.Q.T., Adventure and Romance Agency, 14 Tanner's Court, Fleet Street.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What on earth is 'C.Q.T.'?” asked Rupert Grant, looking over the Major's shoulder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If any of the rest of you desire, at any time, to communicate with me, despite Major Brown's view of the matter--” “I should be obliged for your card, sir,” said the Major, in his abrupt but courteous voice.
