used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHARITY A LA MODE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The murky City air looked murkier still through the glazed office windows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading CHARITY A LA MODE.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The murky City air looked murkier still through the glazed office windows.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
Fenchurch
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From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
Girdlestone
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From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading The murky City air looked murkier still through the glazed office windows.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading CHARITY A LA MODE.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The murky City air looked murkier still through the glazed office windows.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
MODEnounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CHARITY A LA MODE.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
murkieradjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkiər/
comparative of “murky” — (of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading The murky City air looked murkier still through the glazed office windows.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading The murky City air looked murkier still through the glazed office windows.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The murky City air looked murkier still through the glazed office windows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
preludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
not in physical motion
From this reading The murky City air looked murkier still through the glazed office windows.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The murky City air looked murkier still through the glazed office windows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
precisely as stated
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Girdlestone, grim and grey, as though he were the very embodiment of the weather, stooped over his mahogany table.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The murky City air looked murkier still through the glazed office windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a dull October morning in Fenchurch Street, some weeks after the events with which our story opened.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had a long list in front of him, on which he was checking off, as a prelude to the day's work, the position in the market of the various speculations in which the capital of the firm was embarked.
