(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 But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
Audrey's
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From this reading Audrey's first thought was: "Has heaven telegraphed to him on my behalf?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Audrey's first thought was: "Has heaven telegraphed to him on my behalf?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
Chelmsford
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From this reading Mr. Foulger was the late Mr. Moze's solicitor from Chelmsford.
Cowl's
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From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
culminatingverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Audrey's first thought was: "Has heaven telegraphed to him on my behalf?"
FOULGER
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From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Foulger was the late Mr. Moze's solicitor from Chelmsford.
a young female
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Audrey's first thought was: "Has heaven telegraphed to him on my behalf?"
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Audrey's first thought was: "Has heaven telegraphed to him on my behalf?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Audrey's first thought was: "Has heaven telegraphed to him on my behalf?"
provoking horror
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. Foulger was the late Mr. Moze's solicitor from Chelmsford.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
Moze's
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From this reading Mr. Foulger was the late Mr. Moze's solicitor from Chelmsford.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Audrey's first thought was: "Has heaven telegraphed to him on my behalf?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Audrey's first thought was: "Has heaven telegraphed to him on my behalf?"
prostrated
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From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Mr. Foulger was the late Mr. Moze's solicitor from Chelmsford.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
not in physical motion
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading Audrey's first thought was: "Has heaven telegraphed to him on my behalf?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Audrey's first thought was: "Has heaven telegraphed to him on my behalf?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Audrey's first thought was: "Has heaven telegraphed to him on my behalf?"
not expected or anticipated
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Foulger was the late Mr. Moze's solicitor from Chelmsford.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading FOULGER Half an hour later the woman and the girl, still in the study and severely damaged by the culminating events of Mr. Cowl's visit, were almost prostrated by the entirely unexpected announcement of the arrival of Mr. Foulger.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But her next was that all the solicitors in the world would now be useless in the horrible calamity that had befallen.