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From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEAGER REPORT FROM THE INQUIRY AGENT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
speak to
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
matters of personal concern
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
AGENTnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading A MEAGER REPORT FROM THE INQUIRY AGENT.
in the past
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MEAGER REPORT FROM THE INQUIRY AGENT.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
a man of refinement
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
a message received and understood
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
INQUIRYnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading A MEAGER REPORT FROM THE INQUIRY AGENT.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
Lamb'snounUS /læmz/
possessive form of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
MEAGERadjectiveUS /ˈmiːɡər/
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading A MEAGER REPORT FROM THE INQUIRY AGENT.
make reference to
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
Nisbet
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From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
come into possession of
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A MEAGER REPORT FROM THE INQUIRY AGENT.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MEAGER REPORT FROM THE INQUIRY AGENT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
a source of difficulty
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
uncompletedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkəmˈpliːtɪd/
not yet finished
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
belonging to which person
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Any information you wish upon this, or any other points which you did not mention in our interview, I shall be happy to obtain for you.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At the time that this transfer was made the principal landlord was abroad--I believe in Australia--and his business affairs were in the hands of a firm of solicitors whose address I have not taken the trouble to ascertain, as it does not come within the limit of my instructions.
a late time of life
From this reading "The uncompleted term of the lease of the house, 79 Lamb's Terrace, was transferred, about nine years ago (not six or seven as you gave me to understand), to a gentleman of the name of Nisbet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sir: From inquiries I have made I am enabled to give you certain information respecting the matter you placed in my hands.
