used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The contracts had already been signed by the government and by his authorised agents.
at or in the front
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The contracts had already been signed by the government and by his authorised agents.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had sent his secretary to the Castle with a brief note suggesting an early conference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The contracts had already been signed by the government and by his authorised agents.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It naturally would be of an informal character, as there was no present business before them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
authorisedadjective
endowed with authority
From this reading The contracts had already been signed by the government and by his authorised agents.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It naturally would be of an informal character, as there was no present business before them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The contracts had already been signed by the government and by his authorised agents.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
Blithers
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From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
of short duration or distance
From this reading He had sent his secretary to the Castle with a brief note suggesting an early conference.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It naturally would be of an informal character, as there was no present business before them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It naturally would be of an informal character, as there was no present business before them.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading He had sent his secretary to the Castle with a brief note suggesting an early conference.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading The contracts had already been signed by the government and by his authorised agents.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
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 He had sent his secretary to the Castle with a brief note suggesting an early conference.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The contracts had already been signed by the government and by his authorised agents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had sent his secretary to the Castle with a brief note suggesting an early conference.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had sent his secretary to the Castle with a brief note suggesting an early conference.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading It naturally would be of an informal character, as there was no present business before them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
as might be expected
From this reading It naturally would be of an informal character, as there was no present business before them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
not any; not one
From this reading It naturally would be of an informal character, as there was no present business before them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
a brief written record
From this reading He had sent his secretary to the Castle with a brief note suggesting an early conference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It naturally would be of an informal character, as there was no present business before them.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading He had sent his secretary to the Castle with a brief note suggesting an early conference.
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From this reading He had sent his secretary to the Castle with a brief note suggesting an early conference.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading The contracts had already been signed by the government and by his authorised agents.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
squallsnounUS /skwɔːlz/
plural of “squall” — sudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He had sent his secretary to the Castle with a brief note suggesting an early conference.
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It naturally would be of an informal character, as there was no present business before them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It naturally would be of an informal character, as there was no present business before them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO THE CASTLE Mr. Blithers indeed experienced plain sailing for the ensuing twenty hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not until just before he set forth at two the next afternoon to attend, by special appointment, a meeting of the cabinet in the council chamber at the Castle that he encountered the first symptom of squalls ahead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had sent his secretary to the Castle with a brief note suggesting an early conference.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It naturally would be of an informal character, as there was no present business before them.
