used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
anew
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Collins, mystified, asked no questions in the presence of Mulhausen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
the act of departing
From this reading When the latter had taken his departure, however, he turned to Jones.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you pay him five thousand?" asked the lawyer.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
Glanafwyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the latter had taken his departure, however, he turned to Jones.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Needless to say no five thousand pounds passed hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the latter had taken his departure, however, he turned to Jones.
herewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Did you pay him five thousand?" asked the lawyer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the latter had taken his departure, however, he turned to Jones.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When the latter had taken his departure, however, he turned to Jones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading When the latter had taken his departure, however, he turned to Jones.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When the latter had taken his departure, however, he turned to Jones.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Did you pay him five thousand?" asked the lawyer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
Marcus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
Mulhausen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading Collins, mystified, asked no questions in the presence of Mulhausen.
NeedlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Needless to say no five thousand pounds passed hands.
not any; not one
From this reading Needless to say no five thousand pounds passed hands.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Needless to say no five thousand pounds passed hands.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "Did you pay him five thousand?" asked the lawyer.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Collins, mystified, asked no questions in the presence of Mulhausen.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Collins, mystified, asked no questions in the presence of Mulhausen.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
express in words
From this reading Needless to say no five thousand pounds passed hands.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
a quantity of money
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When the latter had taken his departure, however, he turned to Jones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Needless to say no five thousand pounds passed hands.
transferencenounUS /trænˈsfɜːrəns/
(psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When the latter had taken his departure, however, he turned to Jones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
at the time that
From this reading When the latter had taken his departure, however, he turned to Jones.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A WILD SURPRISE At five o'clock that day the transference of the property was made out and signed by Marcus Mulhausen in Mortimer Collins' office, and the Glanafwyn lands became again the property of the Earl of Rochester--"for the sum of five thousand pounds received and herewith acknowledged," said the document.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you pay him five thousand?" asked the lawyer.
