used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Although a year older than George he was less advanced, for whereas George had passed the Intermediate, Mr. Lucas had not.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In his room Mr. Everard Lucas was already seated.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although a year older than George he was less advanced, for whereas George had passed the Intermediate, Mr. Lucas had not.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
articledadjective
bound by contract
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
Enwright
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
Everard
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From this reading In his room Mr. Everard Lucas was already seated.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
IntermediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiɪt/
lying between two extremes in time or space or state
From this reading Although a year older than George he was less advanced, for whereas George had passed the Intermediate, Mr. Lucas had not.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
Kensington
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From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Although a year older than George he was less advanced, for whereas George had passed the Intermediate, Mr. Lucas had not.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
LucasnounUS /ˈluːkəs/
United States screenwriter and filmmaker (born in 1944)
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
MARGUERITEnounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In his room Mr. Everard Lucas was already seated.
MuseumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although a year older than George he was less advanced, for whereas George had passed the Intermediate, Mr. Lucas had not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Although a year older than George he was less advanced, for whereas George had passed the Intermediate, Mr. Lucas had not.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Although a year older than George he was less advanced, for whereas George had passed the Intermediate, Mr. Lucas had not.
Piccadilly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In his room Mr. Everard Lucas was already seated.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading In his room Mr. Everard Lucas was already seated.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
make square
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Mr. Lucas was another articled pupil of the firm; being a remote cousin of the late senior partner, he had entered on special terms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading MARGUERITE I More than two months later George came into the office in Russell Square an hour or so after his usual time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his room Mr. Everard Lucas was already seated.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Although a year older than George he was less advanced, for whereas George had passed the Intermediate, Mr. Lucas had not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been to South Kensington Museum to look up, for professional purposes, some scale drawings of architectural detail which were required for a restaurant then rising in Piccadilly under the direction of Lucas & Enwright.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Although a year older than George he was less advanced, for whereas George had passed the Intermediate, Mr. Lucas had not.
