used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A "FATHER" AND "MOTHER" FOR THE "HOME."
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
in addition
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A "FATHER" AND "MOTHER" FOR THE "HOME."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
CobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
employer'snounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A "FATHER" AND "MOTHER" FOR THE "HOME."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A "FATHER" AND "MOTHER" FOR THE "HOME."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A "FATHER" AND "MOTHER" FOR THE "HOME."
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
a narrow way or road
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
Messrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A "FATHER" AND "MOTHER" FOR THE "HOME."
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
and nothing more
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
straysnounUS /streɪz/
plural of “stray” — an animal that has strayed (especially a domestic animal)
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A "FATHER" AND "MOTHER" FOR THE "HOME."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
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 It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
transformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
waifs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was clear that Mr. Gray was not only a most capable agent, but also a man after his employer's own heart; and it was evident that Messrs. Tongs and Ball had assisted the agent in every possible way.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About six weeks after this, the old Hall at Daisy Lane was ready for opening as a "Home" for waifs and strays.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been much pleased with the progress of the improvements, and had marked with satisfaction the transformation which, in pursuance of his orders, was being effected in the Hall.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Cobbler" Horn had visited Daisy Lane, from time to time, and he had also taken his sister and his young secretary to see the village and the old Hall.
