used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading In the result, he changed his plans if not his intent.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
cobnounUS /kɑːb/
nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
collectivelyadverbUS /kəˈlektɪvli/
in conjunction with; combined
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
Dobb
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From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
remove the dust from
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
dust-laden
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From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
being one more than seven
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Elmdale
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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
gathersnounUS /ˈɡæðərz/
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the result, he changed his plans if not his intent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
Holloway
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From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the result, he changed his plans if not his intent.
of great significance or value
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the result, he changed his plans if not his intent.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In the result, he changed his plans if not his intent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the result, he changed his plans if not his intent.
Nuttonby
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held or filled or in use
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading In the result, he changed his plans if not his intent.
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In the result, he changed his plans if not his intent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
signaledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
past form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
unusual or striking
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
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at the time that
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
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which person or people
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Pulling up outside the office of Holloway & Dobb, he signaled a clerk who peered out at him through a dust-laden window.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It is a singular fact that more dust gathers on the windows of offices occupied by respectable country solicitors than on the windows of all other professional men collectively.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Would you mind asking Mr. Dobb to come and see me for a minute on important business?" he said when the clerk came out.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR BATTLE James Walker, the younger, took thought while his cob paced the eight miles between Elmdale and Nuttonby.
