used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading I informed the agent that the house would not suit me.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was a simple matter, and the locksmith returned both keys to me within an hour.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
Dr
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From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
duplicateverbUS /ˈduːpləkət/
make or do or perform again
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
estate-agent
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From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was a simple matter, and the locksmith returned both keys to me within an hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I informed the agent that the house would not suit me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a simple matter, and the locksmith returned both keys to me within an hour.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
locksmithnounUS /ˈlɑːksmɪθ/
someone who makes or repairs locks
From this reading It was a simple matter, and the locksmith returned both keys to me within an hour.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a simple matter, and the locksmith returned both keys to me within an hour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a simple matter, and the locksmith returned both keys to me within an hour.
come together
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I informed the agent that the house would not suit me.
notice-board
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From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
purchasersnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsərz/
plural of “purchaser” — a person who buys
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was a simple matter, and the locksmith returned both keys to me within an hour.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was a simple matter, and the locksmith returned both keys to me within an hour.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
Stuart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I informed the agent that the house would not suit me.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I MEET AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE On the corner opposite Dr. Stuart's establishment stood a house which was "to be let or sold."
which person or people
From this reading Nevertheless, having bolted the door, in order that prospective purchasers might not surprise me, I "camped out" in an upper room all day, watching from behind the screen of trees all who came to the house of Dr. Stuart.
belonging to which person
From this reading From the estate-agent whose name appeared upon the notice-board I obtained the keys--and had a duplicate made of that which opened the front door.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was a simple matter, and the locksmith returned both keys to me within an hour.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I informed the agent that the house would not suit me.
