used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
AgentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
ChancerynounUS /ˈtʃænsəri/
a court with jurisdiction in equity
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
Crediton
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From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
divisible by two
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Sometimes, however, there are exceptions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
usually; as a rule
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Sometimes, however, there are exceptions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
indicatesverbUS /ˈɪndɪkeɪts/
third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
an occurrence of something
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
a narrow way or road
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LEARNED PROFESSION In one of the streets lying east of Chancery Lane is a block of buildings, comparatively new, let out as offices.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They generally consist of three rooms, but sometimes there are four, five, or even six.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The geographical position of the block indicates the character of the occupants: does not every stone in Chancery Lane and her daughters belong to the Law?
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading A few trading companies are established here, for instance; and occasionally one finds written across the door such an announcement as “Mr. George Crediton, Agent.”
