used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He says he 'comes from Kenway,' and there is something about Queen Alma and her bracelet.
Agnes
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From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
Alma
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From this reading He says he 'comes from Kenway,' and there is something about Queen Alma and her bracelet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
braceletnounUS /ˈbreɪslət/
a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading He says he 'comes from Kenway,' and there is something about Queen Alma and her bracelet.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
Cecile
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From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading He says he 'comes from Kenway,' and there is something about Queen Alma and her bracelet.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading "There is a crazy man in here," grumbled the clerk.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know what he means.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
set up or found
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He says he 'comes from Kenway,' and there is something about Queen Alma and her bracelet.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "There is a crazy man in here," grumbled the clerk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He says he 'comes from Kenway,' and there is something about Queen Alma and her bracelet.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "There is a crazy man in here," grumbled the clerk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
Howbridge
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From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know what he means.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There is a crazy man in here," grumbled the clerk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is a crazy man in here," grumbled the clerk.
and nothing more
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
Kenway
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From this reading He says he 'comes from Kenway,' and there is something about Queen Alma and her bracelet.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know what he means.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "There is a crazy man in here," grumbled the clerk.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "I don't know what he means.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
Neale
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From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
O'Neil
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From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
pacifiedverbUS /ˈpæsəfaɪd/
inflected form of “pacify” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
a human being
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading He says he 'comes from Kenway,' and there is something about Queen Alma and her bracelet.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He says he 'comes from Kenway,' and there is something about Queen Alma and her bracelet.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
ShepardnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
United States author of surrealistic allegorical plays (born in 1943)
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He says he 'comes from Kenway,' and there is something about Queen Alma and her bracelet.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is a crazy man in here," grumbled the clerk.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't know what he means.
at the time that
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Ruth started home with Luke and Cecile Shepard several days had elapsed since Neale O'Neil and Agnes had discovered that Mr. Howbridge was out of town.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The chief clerk at the lawyer's office had little time to give to the youthful visitors, for just then he had his hands full with a caller whom Neale and Agnes had previously found was a person not easily to be pacified.
