used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
accountantnounUS /əˈkaʊntənt/
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading THE SHIPS COME IN The accountant was preparing to take his leave.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The results which I have had the pleasure of laying before you are quite excellent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The results which I have had the pleasure of laying before you are quite excellent.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
Chetwode
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From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
coadjutornoun
an assistant to a bishop
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE SHIPS COME IN The accountant was preparing to take his leave.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
at any time
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The results which I have had the pleasure of laying before you are quite excellent.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The results which I have had the pleasure of laying before you are quite excellent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SHIPS COME IN The accountant was preparing to take his leave.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHIPS COME IN The accountant was preparing to take his leave.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
Jarvis
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From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading The results which I have had the pleasure of laying before you are quite excellent.
go away from a place
From this reading THE SHIPS COME IN The accountant was preparing to take his leave.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
Messrs
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From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The results which I have had the pleasure of laying before you are quite excellent.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading THE SHIPS COME IN The accountant was preparing to take his leave.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The results which I have had the pleasure of laying before you are quite excellent.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
To recall to mind.
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The results which I have had the pleasure of laying before you are quite excellent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
only a very short time before
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading THE SHIPS COME IN The accountant was preparing to take his leave.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
carry out
From this reading THE SHIPS COME IN The accountant was preparing to take his leave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHIPS COME IN The accountant was preparing to take his leave.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHIPS COME IN The accountant was preparing to take his leave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHIPS COME IN The accountant was preparing to take his leave.
Weatherley
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From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There had been an informal little meeting held in the dingy private office of Messrs. Samuel Weatherley & Company, at which he had presided.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In fact, so far as I can remember, the firm has scarcely ever had a more prosperous half year."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I really feel," he said, as he drew on his gloves thoughtfully, "that I must repeat my congratulations to you, Mr. Jarvis, and to your young coadjutor here, Mr. Chetwode.
