used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
advisersnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “adviser” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Who’d a thought that such a man as _he_ was should be so much involved?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Who’d a thought that such a man as _he_ was should be so much involved?
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Who’d a believed it?” said Mr. Sloman, the lawyer, in surprise, when confidentially informed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
Charley
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From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
confidentiallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəli/
in a confidential manner
From this reading “Who’d a believed it?” said Mr. Sloman, the lawyer, in surprise, when confidentially informed.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
executorsnounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətərz/
plural of “executor” — a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading PHILLIP PROGRESSES IN LOVE—HIS FURTHER SCHEMING.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Who’d a thought that such a man as _he_ was should be so much involved?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PHILLIP PROGRESSES IN LOVE—HIS FURTHER SCHEMING.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PHILLIP PROGRESSES IN LOVE—HIS FURTHER SCHEMING.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading “Who’d a believed it?” said Mr. Sloman, the lawyer, in surprise, when confidentially informed.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Who’d a believed it?” said Mr. Sloman, the lawyer, in surprise, when confidentially informed.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
immediately past
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading “Who’d a believed it?” said Mr. Sloman, the lawyer, in surprise, when confidentially informed.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading PHILLIP PROGRESSES IN LOVE—HIS FURTHER SCHEMING.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Who’d a thought that such a man as _he_ was should be so much involved?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Who’d a thought that such a man as _he_ was should be so much involved?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
PHILLIP
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From this reading PHILLIP PROGRESSES IN LOVE—HIS FURTHER SCHEMING.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
PROGRESSESnounUS /ˈprɑːɡresəz/
plural of “progress” — gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading PHILLIP PROGRESSES IN LOVE—HIS FURTHER SCHEMING.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
Redgill
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From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Who’d a believed it?” said Mr. Sloman, the lawyer, in surprise, when confidentially informed.
SCHEMINGadjectiveUS /ˈskiːmɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading PHILLIP PROGRESSES IN LOVE—HIS FURTHER SCHEMING.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Who’d a thought that such a man as _he_ was should be so much involved?
Sloman
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From this reading “Who’d a believed it?” said Mr. Sloman, the lawyer, in surprise, when confidentially informed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Who’d a thought that such a man as _he_ was should be so much involved?
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Who’d a thought that such a man as _he_ was should be so much involved?
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “Who’d a believed it?” said Mr. Sloman, the lawyer, in surprise, when confidentially informed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Who’d a thought that such a man as _he_ was should be so much involved?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
precisely as stated
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
Warbeck
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From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From a deep study of his accounts, those interested came to the conclusion that Mr. Redgill deceased, was deeply involved in debt, and far beyond what any one might have expected.
at the time that
From this reading “Who’d a believed it?” said Mr. Sloman, the lawyer, in surprise, when confidentially informed.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
Who'd
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From this reading “Who’d a believed it?” said Mr. Sloman, the lawyer, in surprise, when confidentially informed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Charley Warbeck is receiving the last visits of a very few friends, prior to his journey from London to the State Prison, Mr. Phillip is in daily consultation with his legal advisers and his father’s executors.
