used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Yes," agreed Philip, who had not the remotest idea what he meant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
Anson
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From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I suppose you only want this to be indicated?" he said.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
ClovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
the act of giving
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
GladstonenounUS /ˈɡlædstoʊn/
liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Yes," agreed Philip, who had not the remotest idea what he meant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose you only want this to be indicated?" he said.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Yes," agreed Philip, who had not the remotest idea what he meant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading "I suppose you only want this to be indicated?" he said.
Isaacstein's
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From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Yes," agreed Philip, who had not the remotest idea what he meant.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
not any; not one
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Yes," agreed Philip, who had not the remotest idea what he meant.
a brief written record
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
and nothing more
From this reading "I suppose you only want this to be indicated?" he said.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
outfitter's
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From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
coated with paint
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
PallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading "Yes," agreed Philip, who had not the remotest idea what he meant.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose you only want this to be indicated?" he said.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
SomersetnounUS /ˈsʌmərset/
a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose you only want this to be indicated?" he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I suppose you only want this to be indicated?" he said.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He experienced no difficulty in reaching the proper department for stamping documents, and thus giving them legal significance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I suppose you only want this to be indicated?" he said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I suppose you only want this to be indicated?" he said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes," agreed Philip, who had not the remotest idea what he meant.
which person or people
From this reading "Yes," agreed Philip, who had not the remotest idea what he meant.
belonging to which person
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _In Clover._ After picking up his belongings at the outfitter's, two smart Gladstone bags with "P. A." nicely painted on them, Philip stopped his cab at Somerset House.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," agreed Philip, who had not the remotest idea what he meant.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose you only want this to be indicated?" he said.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading An official glanced at Isaacstein's contract note, and then looked at Philip, evidently regarding him as a relative or youthful secretary of the "Philip Anson, Esq., Pall Mall Hotel," whose name figured on the paper.
