used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah, good morning, Bill!” said the latter as he reached the landing, curiously eyeing his early caller.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Ah, good morning, Bill!” said the latter as he reached the landing, curiously eyeing his early caller.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
BanverbUS /bæn/
forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
From this reading “Mornin’, Donald Ban,” returned Bill, as he followed him through the door.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
Blakely
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From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading “Ah, good morning, Bill!” said the latter as he reached the landing, curiously eyeing his early caller.
Cameron's
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From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
ConsultsverbUS /kənˈsʌlts/
third-person singular of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading “Ah, good morning, Bill!” said the latter as he reached the landing, curiously eyeing his early caller.
Donald
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From this reading “Mornin’, Donald Ban,” returned Bill, as he followed him through the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Mornin’, Donald Ban,” returned Bill, as he followed him through the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
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 “Ah, good morning, Bill!” said the latter as he reached the landing, curiously eyeing his early caller.
eyeingverbUS /ˈaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “eye” — look at
From this reading “Ah, good morning, Bill!” said the latter as he reached the landing, curiously eyeing his early caller.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
firmsnounUS /fɜːrmz/
plural of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Mornin’, Donald Ban,” returned Bill, as he followed him through the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Ah, good morning, Bill!” said the latter as he reached the landing, curiously eyeing his early caller.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Ah, good morning, Bill!” said the latter as he reached the landing, curiously eyeing his early caller.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Mornin’, Donald Ban,” returned Bill, as he followed him through the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Ah, good morning, Bill!” said the latter as he reached the landing, curiously eyeing his early caller.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “Ah, good morning, Bill!” said the latter as he reached the landing, curiously eyeing his early caller.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
most important element
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
Mornin
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From this reading “Mornin’, Donald Ban,” returned Bill, as he followed him through the door.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “Ah, good morning, Bill!” said the latter as he reached the landing, curiously eyeing his early caller.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Mornin’, Donald Ban,” returned Bill, as he followed him through the door.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Ah, good morning, Bill!” said the latter as he reached the landing, curiously eyeing his early caller.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Mornin’, Donald Ban,” returned Bill, as he followed him through the door.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ground floor of this building was occupied by firms in various lines of business, and for the accommodation of the occupants overhead there was on the outside of the building a stairway leading up from the street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
whitewashedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃt/
coated with whitewash
From this reading Standing upon the landing at the head of this stairway, outlined in shadow by the morning sun against the whitewashed bricks of the wall, was the picturesque figure of Bill Blakely, awaiting the lawyer’s arrival.
belonging to which person
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading _Blakely Consults Cameron’s Lawyer._ In rooms upon the second floor of a business block, whose windows looked down on the main thoroughfare of the country town, were the offices of Cameron’s lawyer friend.
