used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
the state of being absent
From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Alan felt very unsettled for quite a week after his arrival in Chancery Lane.
Alan
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From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
any thing at all
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Alan felt very unsettled for quite a week after his arrival in Chancery Lane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
on or to one side
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
BarkersnounUS /ˈbɑːrkərz/
plural of “barker” — someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
ChancerynounUS /ˈtʃænsəri/
a court with jurisdiction in equity
From this reading Alan felt very unsettled for quite a week after his arrival in Chancery Lane.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
someone who is a detective
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
else
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From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Alan felt very unsettled for quite a week after his arrival in Chancery Lane.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alan felt very unsettled for quite a week after his arrival in Chancery Lane.
set up or found
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
in a free manner
From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
a message received and understood
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Alan felt very unsettled for quite a week after his arrival in Chancery Lane.
Latimer
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From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
NeedlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
and nothing more
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
peacocknounUS /ˈpiːkɑːk/
European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
a human being
From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Alan felt very unsettled for quite a week after his arrival in Chancery Lane.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
Rotherhithe
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From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
express in words
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
only a very short time before
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading Alan felt very unsettled for quite a week after his arrival in Chancery Lane.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
precisely as stated
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Alan felt very unsettled for quite a week after his arrival in Chancery Lane.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alan regretted his absence greatly, since Latimer was the one person to whom he could talk freely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had the solicitor been able, he would have set everything else aside until he had solved the mystery of the Rotherhithe murder, and had learned the secret of the peacock; but as he had to earn his bread and butter, such indulgence in gratifying his curiosity was not to be thought of.
but in spite of that
From this reading In due course Mr. Fuller returned to his office and to the chambers in Barkers Inn, only to find that Dick had not yet put in an appearance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Needless to say, the young man was bubbling over with the information he had acquired, and found it very difficult to think of anything else, which was scarcely a good state of mind in which to attend to his clients’ affairs.
