used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nor did he feel the presence of his young secretary to be, in any degree, a restraint.
the state of being absent
From this reading Subsequently, at the dinner-table, he answered freely the questions of Miss Jemima concerning his doings during his absence.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Subsequently, at the dinner-table, he answered freely the questions of Miss Jemima concerning his doings during his absence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor did he feel the presence of his young secretary to be, in any degree, a restraint.
subject to appointment
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nor did he feel the presence of his young secretary to be, in any degree, a restraint.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
CobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Subsequently, at the dinner-table, he answered freely the questions of Miss Jemima concerning his doings during his absence.
Cottonborough
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From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Nor did he feel the presence of his young secretary to be, in any degree, a restraint.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he feel the presence of his young secretary to be, in any degree, a restraint.
dinner-table
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From this reading Subsequently, at the dinner-table, he answered freely the questions of Miss Jemima concerning his doings during his absence.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Subsequently, at the dinner-table, he answered freely the questions of Miss Jemima concerning his doings during his absence.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Subsequently, at the dinner-table, he answered freely the questions of Miss Jemima concerning his doings during his absence.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Nor did he feel the presence of his young secretary to be, in any degree, a restraint.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
in a free manner
From this reading Subsequently, at the dinner-table, he answered freely the questions of Miss Jemima concerning his doings during his absence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Subsequently, at the dinner-table, he answered freely the questions of Miss Jemima concerning his doings during his absence.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
Jemima
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From this reading Subsequently, at the dinner-table, he answered freely the questions of Miss Jemima concerning his doings during his absence.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
MEMORIESnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading MEMORIES.
Messrs
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From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Subsequently, at the dinner-table, he answered freely the questions of Miss Jemima concerning his doings during his absence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he feel the presence of his young secretary to be, in any degree, a restraint.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Nor did he feel the presence of his young secretary to be, in any degree, a restraint.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Subsequently, at the dinner-table, he answered freely the questions of Miss Jemima concerning his doings during his absence.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Nor did he feel the presence of his young secretary to be, in any degree, a restraint.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Nor did he feel the presence of his young secretary to be, in any degree, a restraint.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
SubsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Subsequently, at the dinner-table, he answered freely the questions of Miss Jemima concerning his doings during his absence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
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 The following morning "Cobbler" Horn called at the office of Messrs. Tongs and Ball at the appointed time.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
in or at the place that
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The will was ready, and, having signed it, he said "good day" to the lawyers, and took the next train to Cottonborough, where he arrived early in the afternoon.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Nor did he feel the presence of his young secretary to be, in any degree, a restraint.
