used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
in the past
From this reading We were discussing your probable whereabouts only a moment ago."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seated on the chair usually occupied by clients, was Ellen.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Seated on the chair usually occupied by clients, was Ellen.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Seated on the chair usually occupied by clients, was Ellen.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
DISCONTENTnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading We were discussing your probable whereabouts only a moment ago."
Ellen
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From this reading Seated on the chair usually occupied by clients, was Ellen.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your wife has just paid me a visit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
and nothing more
From this reading Your wife has just paid me a visit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Your wife has just paid me a visit.
a particular point in time
From this reading We were discussing your probable whereabouts only a moment ago."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
a form of address for a man
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
held or filled or in use
From this reading Seated on the chair usually occupied by clients, was Ellen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Seated on the chair usually occupied by clients, was Ellen.
and nothing more
From this reading We were discussing your probable whereabouts only a moment ago."
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Your wife has just paid me a visit.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading We were discussing your probable whereabouts only a moment ago."
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated on the chair usually occupied by clients, was Ellen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seated on the chair usually occupied by clients, was Ellen.
under normal conditions
From this reading Seated on the chair usually occupied by clients, was Ellen.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Your wife has just paid me a visit.
Waddington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
Waddington's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DISCONTENT Burton gave a little start of surprise as he entered Mr. Waddington's office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seated on the chair usually occupied by clients, was Ellen.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were discussing your probable whereabouts only a moment ago."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were discussing your probable whereabouts only a moment ago."
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading We were discussing your probable whereabouts only a moment ago."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Your wife has just paid me a visit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Burton," Mr. Waddington exclaimed, with an air of some relief, "your arrival is most opportune!
