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From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
anew
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
and nothing more
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
staying power
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
not any; not one
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
Saheb
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From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
sircar
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From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
snuffnounUS /snʌf/
the charred portion of a candlewick
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
carry out
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
precisely as stated
From this reading He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
(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 He thought anxiously of the large sums he would have to pay as fees in the different offices of the Court[17]: though by no means possessed of large resources, he knew very well that business would be at a standstill if he did not pay his money down before Term opened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Butler had just arrived at his office and was overhauling his books to see what business was doing during the current month: his dog was asleep near him.
at the time that
From this reading He was thus engaged when the _sircar_ of Mr. Howard, another attorney, entered his office, and put two papers into his hand.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every now and again the Saheb would whistle, and take a pinch of snuff; then he would examine his account hook or stand up and stretch his legs.
