used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading If you will be good enough to call early to-morrow afternoon I will explain further.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Messrs. Frank and Joseph Hardy, Bayport.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The note which puzzled the Hardy boys was as follows:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
Bayport
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Messrs. Frank and Joseph Hardy, Bayport.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you will be good enough to call early to-morrow afternoon I will explain further.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The note which puzzled the Hardy boys was as follows:
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading If you will be good enough to call early to-morrow afternoon I will explain further.
Elroy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yours very truly, Elroy Jefferson.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If you will be good enough to call early to-morrow afternoon I will explain further.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading If you will be good enough to call early to-morrow afternoon I will explain further.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The note which puzzled the Hardy boys was as follows:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “Messrs. Frank and Joseph Hardy, Bayport.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading If you will be good enough to call early to-morrow afternoon I will explain further.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If you will be good enough to call early to-morrow afternoon I will explain further.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The note which puzzled the Hardy boys was as follows:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading Yours very truly, Elroy Jefferson.”
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “Messrs. Frank and Joseph Hardy, Bayport.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
Messrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Messrs. Frank and Joseph Hardy, Bayport.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
a brief written record
From this reading The note which puzzled the Hardy boys was as follows:
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The note which puzzled the Hardy boys was as follows:
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
SirsnounUS /sɜːrrz/
plural of “sir” — term of address for a man
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The note which puzzled the Hardy boys was as follows:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Yours very truly, Elroy Jefferson.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
precisely as stated
From this reading Yours very truly, Elroy Jefferson.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The note which puzzled the Hardy boys was as follows:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The note which puzzled the Hardy boys was as follows:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you will be good enough to call early to-morrow afternoon I will explain further.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dear Sirs: “If it is convenient for you to call upon me at my residence to-morrow I should like to talk to you about a matter that has been in my mind since my return from Europe.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Yours very truly, Elroy Jefferson.”
