used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
in addition
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When the card was scrutinized, he could not recall the personality of Mrs. Swinton.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the card was scrutinized, he could not recall the personality of Mrs. Swinton.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
hoary-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
Jevonsnoun
English economist and logician who contributed to the development of the theory of marginal utility (1835-1882)
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
immediately past
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
Messrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the card was scrutinized, he could not recall the personality of Mrs. Swinton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading When the card was scrutinized, he could not recall the personality of Mrs. Swinton.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading When the card was scrutinized, he could not recall the personality of Mrs. Swinton.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
scrutinizedverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzd/
past form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading When the card was scrutinized, he could not recall the personality of Mrs. Swinton.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
SWINTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
Swinton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the card was scrutinized, he could not recall the personality of Mrs. Swinton.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
at the time that
From this reading When the card was scrutinized, he could not recall the personality of Mrs. Swinton.
which person or people
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At last, however, the client was ushered in, and Mr. Jevons hoped that his eyes would repair the lapse of his memory.
a late time of life
From this reading SWINTON HEARS THE TRUTH The junior clerk of Messrs Jevons & Jevons carried Mrs. Swinton's card to the senior partner, a hoary-headed old man, well stricken in years.
but in spite of that
From this reading He sent for his confidential clerk, who was also at a disadvantage, yet they both seemed to remember having heard the name before.
