(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 "Not at all, thanks," Arnold answered.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Not at all, thanks," Arnold answered.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
divestingverbUS /daɪˈvestɪŋ/
-ing form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
eh
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From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
ERRANDnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
Gayety's
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From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading "Nice house, the governor's, isn't it?"
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Nice house, the governor's, isn't it?"
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Very nice indeed."
isn't
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From this reading "Nice house, the governor's, isn't it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Nice house, the governor's, isn't it?"
Jarvis
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From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Nice house, the governor's, isn't it?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Not at all, thanks," Arnold answered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very nice indeed."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
at the time that
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading AN UNUSUAL ERRAND Arnold arrived at the office the next morning punctually at five minutes to nine, and was already at work when Mr. Jarvis appeared ten minutes later.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gayety's not upset you, then, eh?" the latter remarked, divesting himself of his hat and overcoat.
