the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Two weeks from to-day," said Law, "in the afternoon, and not later than four o'clock.
(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 "At that hour, or not at all," said John Law, calmly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At that hour, or not at all," said John Law, calmly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Impossible!" said the tradesman, hitherto obsequious, but now smitten with the conviction regarding the limits of human possibilities.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "At that hour, or not at all," said John Law, calmly.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading "Impossible!" said the tradesman, hitherto obsequious, but now smitten with the conviction regarding the limits of human possibilities.
DIVERSadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
EMPLOYMENTSnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənts/
plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I shall have need for them."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Two weeks from to-day," said Law, "in the afternoon, and not later than four o'clock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Two weeks from to-day," said Law, "in the afternoon, and not later than four o'clock.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
haberdashernoun
a merchant who sells men's clothing
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I shall have need for them."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading "Impossible!" said the tradesman, hitherto obsequious, but now smitten with the conviction regarding the limits of human possibilities.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "At that hour, or not at all," said John Law, calmly.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "Impossible!" said the tradesman, hitherto obsequious, but now smitten with the conviction regarding the limits of human possibilities.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "Impossible!" said the tradesman, hitherto obsequious, but now smitten with the conviction regarding the limits of human possibilities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Two weeks from to-day," said Law, "in the afternoon, and not later than four o'clock.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading "Impossible!" said the tradesman, hitherto obsequious, but now smitten with the conviction regarding the limits of human possibilities.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
LordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I shall have need for them."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Two weeks from to-day," said Law, "in the afternoon, and not later than four o'clock.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Impossible!" said the tradesman, hitherto obsequious, but now smitten with the conviction regarding the limits of human possibilities.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading "Two weeks from to-day," said Law, "in the afternoon, and not later than four o'clock.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading "Impossible!" said the tradesman, hitherto obsequious, but now smitten with the conviction regarding the limits of human possibilities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "At that hour, or not at all," said John Law, calmly.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading "Impossible!" said the tradesman, hitherto obsequious, but now smitten with the conviction regarding the limits of human possibilities.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "Impossible!" said the tradesman, hitherto obsequious, but now smitten with the conviction regarding the limits of human possibilities.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Two weeks from to-day," said Law, "in the afternoon, and not later than four o'clock.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "Impossible!" said the tradesman, hitherto obsequious, but now smitten with the conviction regarding the limits of human possibilities.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Two weeks from to-day," said Law, "in the afternoon, and not later than four o'clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "At that hour, or not at all," said John Law, calmly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I shall have need for them."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
to-day
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From this reading "Two weeks from to-day," said Law, "in the afternoon, and not later than four o'clock.
tradesmannoun
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading "Impossible!" said the tradesman, hitherto obsequious, but now smitten with the conviction regarding the limits of human possibilities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Two weeks from to-day," said Law, "in the afternoon, and not later than four o'clock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Two weeks from to-day," said Law, "in the afternoon, and not later than four o'clock.
at the time that
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DIVERS EMPLOYMENTS OF JOHN LAW "And when shall I send these garments to your Lordship?" asked the haberdasher, with whom Law was having speech on the morning following the first night in London.
