used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “His lordship is still at breakfast, sir,” said Wilkins.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “His lordship is still at breakfast, sir,” said Wilkins.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
divisible by two
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
a man of refinement
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
GoddardnounUS /ˈɡɑːdərd/
United States physicist who developed the first successful liquid-fueled rocket (1882-1945)
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
an established custom
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “His lordship is still at breakfast, sir,” said Wilkins.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “His lordship is still at breakfast, sir,” said Wilkins.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
the literary culture
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading “His lordship is still at breakfast, sir,” said Wilkins.
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From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
and nothing more
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “His lordship is still at breakfast, sir,” said Wilkins.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
term of address for a man
From this reading “His lordship is still at breakfast, sir,” said Wilkins.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
in the near future
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
express in speech
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
not in physical motion
From this reading “His lordship is still at breakfast, sir,” said Wilkins.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
at the time that
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
which person or people
From this reading He was an old gentleman who declined to do business of any kind, even open a letter, before breakfast.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading “His lordship is still at breakfast, sir,” said Wilkins.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He was shown into the library, where Lord Manton’s letters and newspapers were arranged on a table near the window.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading He attributed his good health to his habit of facing the kind of worries which the post brings only when he was fortified by a solid meal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Will you ask him if I can speak to him for a few minutes as soon as he has finished?” said Mr. Goddard.
