used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
baldnessnounUS /ˈbɔːldnəs/
the condition of having no hair on the top of the head
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
Barnard
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From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
Barney
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From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
bulliedverbUS /ˈbʊlid/
inflected form of “bully” — be bossy towards
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
unvarying in nature
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
Euphemia
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From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In his office he lived in fear of his manager; at home he lived in fear of his wife.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In his office he lived in fear of his manager; at home he lived in fear of his wife.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In his office he lived in fear of his manager; at home he lived in fear of his wife.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading In his office he lived in fear of his manager; at home he lived in fear of his wife.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
Monkton
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From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
absolutely essential
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In his office he lived in fear of his manager; at home he lived in fear of his wife.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
a male human offspring
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
a lightweight cord
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
carry out
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
underpaidverbUS /ˈʌndərˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “underpay” — pay too little
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
undersizedadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərsaɪzd/
smaller than normal for its kind
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
communicated in words
From this reading He seemed to attach a mental string to every hesitating opinion he uttered, so that he might instantly pull it back if necessary.
precisely as stated
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Barnard Hope, commonly known as Barney, never quite got over his surprise at finding himself the son of James Hope and Euphemia his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading James Hope, the junior member of the firm of Monkton & Hope, was an undersized man with a touch of baldness and an air of constant apology.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Meeting him on the street, one would take him for a very much bullied, very much underpaid clerk in the City.
