used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad to hear it," said Mrs. Barclay politely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
Barclay
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From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Mr. Kirk," he commenced, "is thinking of coming to Pentonville to live."
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Mr. Kirk," he commenced, "is thinking of coming to Pentonville to live."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
deem to be
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading "Take seats, gentlemen," she said, with the courtesy habitual to her.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
DavenportnounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrt/
a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
having made preparations
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Take seats, gentlemen," she said, with the courtesy habitual to her.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad to hear it," said Mrs. Barclay politely.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading "Take seats, gentlemen," she said, with the courtesy habitual to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad to hear it," said Mrs. Barclay politely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Kirk," he commenced, "is thinking of coming to Pentonville to live."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
KirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading "Mr. Kirk," he commenced, "is thinking of coming to Pentonville to live."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "Mr. Kirk," he commenced, "is thinking of coming to Pentonville to live."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Kirk," he commenced, "is thinking of coming to Pentonville to live."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
Pentonville
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From this reading "Mr. Kirk," he commenced, "is thinking of coming to Pentonville to live."
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading "I am glad to hear it," said Mrs. Barclay politely.
on the contrary
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
rocking-chair
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From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Take seats, gentlemen," she said, with the courtesy habitual to her.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading "Take seats, gentlemen," she said, with the courtesy habitual to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Take seats, gentlemen," she said, with the courtesy habitual to her.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
carry out
From this reading "Take seats, gentlemen," she said, with the courtesy habitual to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Mr. Kirk," he commenced, "is thinking of coming to Pentonville to live."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
UNPLEASANTadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
which person or people
From this reading Squire Davenport, who was disposed to consider that he had a right to the best of everything, seated himself in the rocking-chair, and signed his companion to a cane chair beside him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Take seats, gentlemen," she said, with the courtesy habitual to her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading UNPLEASANT BUSINESS It was now nine o'clock, rather a late hour for callers in the country, and Mrs. Barclay waited not without curiosity to hear the nature of the business which had brought her two visitors at that time.
