used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amongst the former, there were frequently a few which he reserved for the judgment of Mr. Durnford.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst the former, there were frequently a few which he reserved for the judgment of Mr. Durnford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
COBBLERnounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN'S VILLAGE.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
Durnford
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From this reading Amongst the former, there were frequently a few which he reserved for the judgment of Mr. Durnford.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Amongst the former, there were frequently a few which he reserved for the judgment of Mr. Durnford.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Amongst the former, there were frequently a few which he reserved for the judgment of Mr. Durnford.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Amongst the former, there were frequently a few which he reserved for the judgment of Mr. Durnford.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Amongst the former, there were frequently a few which he reserved for the judgment of Mr. Durnford.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
HORN'SnounUS /hɔːrnz/
possessive form of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN'S VILLAGE.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Amongst the former, there were frequently a few which he reserved for the judgment of Mr. Durnford.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
go away from a place
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
the literary culture
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Amongst the former, there were frequently a few which he reserved for the judgment of Mr. Durnford.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
not one, and not any
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Amongst the former, there were frequently a few which he reserved for the judgment of Mr. Durnford.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
scanverbUS /skæn/
examine minutely or intensely
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Amongst the former, there were frequently a few which he reserved for the judgment of Mr. Durnford.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
except if; if not
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
the act of using
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN'S VILLAGE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Amongst the former, there were frequently a few which he reserved for the judgment of Mr. Durnford.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the custom of "Cobbler" Horn to spend the first hour of every morning, after breakfast, in the office, with his secretary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would go through the letters which required attention; and, after he had given Miss Owen specific directions with regard to some of them, he would leave her to use her own discretion with reference to the rest.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was the duty of the young secretary to scan the letters which came by the later posts; but none of them were to be submitted to "Cobbler" Horn until the next morning, unless they were of urgent importance.
