used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What can I do for you?"
a female human offspring
From this reading As the daughter of a well-to-do lady, Miss Maynard was entitled to official respect.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What can I do for you?"
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading As the daughter of a well-to-do lady, Miss Maynard was entitled to official respect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What can I do for you?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "GOOD morning, sergeant."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What can I do for you?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
engage in
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
Maynard
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From this reading "Good morning, Miss Maynard.
Maynard's
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From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Good morning, Miss Maynard.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "GOOD morning, sergeant."
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading As the daughter of a well-to-do lady, Miss Maynard was entitled to official respect.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As the daughter of a well-to-do lady, Miss Maynard was entitled to official respect.
try to get or reach
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
not often
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "GOOD morning, sergeant."
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
having a supporting base
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading As the daughter of a well-to-do lady, Miss Maynard was entitled to official respect.
Westaway
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From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What can I do for you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What can I do for you?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was seldom that Sergeant Westaway was so obliging as to make a voluntary offer of his services, but then it was still more seldom that a young lady of Miss Maynard's social standing came to seek his advice or assistance at the police station.
