used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Leonard went, and was absent for the three days during which the sale lasted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading He requested Leonard to attend instead of himself.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
book-sale
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From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
commissionsnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
country-house
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From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Leonard went, and was absent for the three days during which the sale lasted.
the act of departing
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Leonard went, and was absent for the three days during which the sale lasted.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He returned late in the evening, and went at once to Mr. Prickett's house.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He requested Leonard to attend instead of himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He returned late in the evening, and went at once to Mr. Prickett's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He returned late in the evening, and went at once to Mr. Prickett's house.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He requested Leonard to attend instead of himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Leonard went, and was absent for the three days during which the sale lasted.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He returned late in the evening, and went at once to Mr. Prickett's house.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading He requested Leonard to attend instead of himself.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
on one occasion
From this reading He returned late in the evening, and went at once to Mr. Prickett's house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
Prickett
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From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
Prickett's
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From this reading He returned late in the evening, and went at once to Mr. Prickett's house.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading He requested Leonard to attend instead of himself.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He returned late in the evening, and went at once to Mr. Prickett's house.
rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/
any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Leonard went, and was absent for the three days during which the sale lasted.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Leonard went, and was absent for the three days during which the sale lasted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was to be a considerable book-sale at a country-house one day's journey from London.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Leonard went, and was absent for the three days during which the sale lasted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leonard went, and was absent for the three days during which the sale lasted.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Prickett meant to have attended it on his own behalf, and that of several gentlemen who had given him commissions for purchase; but, on the morning fixed for his departure, he was seized with a severe return of his old foe, the rheumatism.
