176
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From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRACE O'MALLEY," "THE VISION SPLENDID," "A BLOW OVER THE HEART," ETC.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
any thing at all
From this reading "Anything special, Mr. Williamson?" asked Silwood quietly, putting away his hat and gloves.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Anything special, Mr. Williamson?" asked Silwood quietly, putting away his hat and gloves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRACE O'MALLEY," "THE VISION SPLENDID," "A BLOW OVER THE HEART," ETC.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Anything special, Mr. Williamson?" asked Silwood quietly, putting away his hat and gloves.
exhale hard
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRACE O'MALLEY," "THE VISION SPLENDID," "A BLOW OVER THE HEART," ETC.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRACE O'MALLEY," "THE VISION SPLENDID," "A BLOW OVER THE HEART," ETC.
Eversleigh
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From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
usually; as a rule
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading "Anything special, Mr. Williamson?" asked Silwood quietly, putting away his hat and gloves.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRACE O'MALLEY," "THE VISION SPLENDID," "A BLOW OVER THE HEART," ETC.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
half-past
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From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Anything special, Mr. Williamson?" asked Silwood quietly, putting away his hat and gloves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
head-clerk
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From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRACE O'MALLEY," "THE VISION SPLENDID," "A BLOW OVER THE HEART," ETC.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
imperturbabilitynoun
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
the literary culture
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
long-established
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From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
methodicallyadverbUS /məˈθɑːdɪkəli/
in a methodical manner
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
O'MALLEY
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRACE O'MALLEY," "THE VISION SPLENDID," "A BLOW OVER THE HEART," ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRACE O'MALLEY," "THE VISION SPLENDID," "A BLOW OVER THE HEART," ETC.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRACE O'MALLEY," "THE VISION SPLENDID," "A BLOW OVER THE HEART," ETC.
over-night
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From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "Anything special, Mr. Williamson?" asked Silwood quietly, putting away his hat and gloves.
with low volume
From this reading "Anything special, Mr. Williamson?" asked Silwood quietly, putting away his hat and gloves.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
Silwood
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From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
sortedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrtɪd/
arranged according to size
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "Anything special, Mr. Williamson?" asked Silwood quietly, putting away his hat and gloves.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRACE O'MALLEY," "THE VISION SPLENDID," "A BLOW OVER THE HEART," ETC.
make square
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRACE O'MALLEY," "THE VISION SPLENDID," "A BLOW OVER THE HEART," ETC.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
a vivid mental image
From this reading AUTHOR OF "GRACE O'MALLEY," "THE VISION SPLENDID," "A BLOW OVER THE HEART," ETC.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was at half-past ten in the forenoon of a Saturday in July that Mr. Cooper Silwood, precise in attire, composed in appearance, and punctual as usual to the minute, walked into his room on the first floor of 176 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, where were the offices of Eversleigh, Silwood and Eversleigh, the well-known and long-established firm of solicitors of which he was a partner.
which person or people
From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
Williamson
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From this reading He was met, as was customary, on his entrance by the head-clerk, John Williamson, who had already opened and sorted out methodically the letters received over-night.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading An admirable specimen of his class, Williamson generally wore an air of great imperturbability, but this morning his face had a troubled expression.
