used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
in the past
From this reading “Just finished it five minutes ago,” was the reply.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading “You’ve got Dr. Strangeways’s agreement ready, haven’t you, Bundy?” he asked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Here you are.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You’ve got Dr. Strangeways’s agreement ready, haven’t you, Bundy?” he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
Bundy
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From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
Dr
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From this reading “You’ve got Dr. Strangeways’s agreement ready, haven’t you, Bundy?” he asked.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading “Just finished it five minutes ago,” was the reply.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “Just finished it five minutes ago,” was the reply.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “You’ve got Dr. Strangeways’s agreement ready, haven’t you, Bundy?” he asked.
half-past
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From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
haven't
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From this reading “You’ve got Dr. Strangeways’s agreement ready, haven’t you, Bundy?” he asked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here you are.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Just finished it five minutes ago,” was the reply.
Japp
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From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
and nothing more
From this reading “Just finished it five minutes ago,” was the reply.
legal-looking
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From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
Messrs
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From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading “Just finished it five minutes ago,” was the reply.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
Punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “You’ve got Dr. Strangeways’s agreement ready, haven’t you, Bundy?” he asked.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Just finished it five minutes ago,” was the reply.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
Strangeways's
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From this reading “You’ve got Dr. Strangeways’s agreement ready, haven’t you, Bundy?” he asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Punctually at half-past six I presented myself at the office of Messrs. Japp and Bundy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
wrinklyadjective
marked by wrinkles
From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
writing-table
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From this reading The senior partner was seated at a writing-table covered with legal-looking documents, and, as I entered, he looked up with a genial, wrinkly smile of recognition, and then turned to his junior.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’ve got Dr. Strangeways’s agreement ready, haven’t you, Bundy?” he asked.
You've
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From this reading “You’ve got Dr. Strangeways’s agreement ready, haven’t you, Bundy?” he asked.
