used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE CLIENT FOR MESSRS.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Nor did he encourage conversation between his sister and himself on the subject of his suddenly acquired wealth.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TONGS AND BALL.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
assentingnoun
agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly)
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading TONGS AND BALL.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nor did he encourage conversation between his sister and himself on the subject of his suddenly acquired wealth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
CLIENTnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading A STRANGE CLIENT FOR MESSRS.
CobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Nor did he encourage conversation between his sister and himself on the subject of his suddenly acquired wealth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
one or the other of two
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Nor did he encourage conversation between his sister and himself on the subject of his suddenly acquired wealth.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STRANGE CLIENT FOR MESSRS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor did he encourage conversation between his sister and himself on the subject of his suddenly acquired wealth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
make reference to
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
MESSRS
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From this reading A STRANGE CLIENT FOR MESSRS.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he encourage conversation between his sister and himself on the subject of his suddenly acquired wealth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
a human being
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE CLIENT FOR MESSRS.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Nor did he encourage conversation between his sister and himself on the subject of his suddenly acquired wealth.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Nor did he encourage conversation between his sister and himself on the subject of his suddenly acquired wealth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
TONGSnounUS /tɑːŋz/
any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
From this reading TONGS AND BALL.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Nor did he encourage conversation between his sister and himself on the subject of his suddenly acquired wealth.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the week which intervened, "Cobbler" Horn did not permit either himself or his sister to mention to a third person the change his circumstances had undergone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day on which "Cobbler" Horn had proposed to the lawyers to pay them his promised visit, was the following Monday, at three o'clock in the afternoon, and by return of post there came a letter from the lawyers assenting to the arrangement.
