used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All this resulted in a busy afternoon for Lawyer Levy.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
affidavitnounUS /ˌæfəˈdeɪvət/
written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading All this resulted in a busy afternoon for Lawyer Levy.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
(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 All this resulted in a busy afternoon for Lawyer Levy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
Buckner
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From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading All this resulted in a busy afternoon for Lawyer Levy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Levy's delight was unbounded--"it was such a nice case."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
Covington
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From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Levy's delight was unbounded--"it was such a nice case."
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All this resulted in a busy afternoon for Lawyer Levy.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
Gorham
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From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All this resulted in a busy afternoon for Lawyer Levy.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Levy's delight was unbounded--"it was such a nice case."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading All this resulted in a busy afternoon for Lawyer Levy.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
LevyverbUS /ˈlevi/
impose and collect
From this reading All this resulted in a busy afternoon for Lawyer Levy.
Levy'snounUS /ˈleviz/
possessive form of “levy” — a charge imposed and collected
From this reading Levy's delight was unbounded--"it was such a nice case."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Levy's delight was unbounded--"it was such a nice case."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
continue talking
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
with speed
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading All this resulted in a busy afternoon for Lawyer Levy.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
cut with a saw
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Levy's delight was unbounded--"it was such a nice case."
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this resulted in a busy afternoon for Lawyer Levy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Covington returned the affidavit to him and left him free to proceed or not, as he saw fit.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading Levy's delight was unbounded--"it was such a nice case."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Levy's delight was unbounded--"it was such a nice case."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
wordedverbUS /ˈwɜːrdɪd/
past form of “word” — put into words or an expression
From this reading Besides the agreement, he was asked to sign a letter to Mrs. Gorham, which had been carefully worded by Levy and was filled with lurid descriptions of his affection and loneliness.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Buckner was quickly summoned to the lawyer's office and a new agreement drawn between them, which gave special joy to Buckner, as it meant an increased supply of money and a renewed lease of life in New York City, which he had learned to "love."
