Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading They comprised the whole suite of apartments on the ground-floor, with a board-room above.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading They comprised the whole suite of apartments on the ground-floor, with a board-room above.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

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From this reading They comprised the whole suite of apartments on the ground-floor, with a board-room above.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE METER IRON WORKS COMPANY.

past form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading They comprised the whole suite of apartments on the ground-floor, with a board-room above.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

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From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

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From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

on the floor closest to level with the ground

From this reading They comprised the whole suite of apartments on the ground-floor, with a board-room above.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading THE METER IRON WORKS COMPANY.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading THE METER IRON WORKS COMPANY.

relating to or involving money

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

very recently

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They comprised the whole suite of apartments on the ground-floor, with a board-room above.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading They comprised the whole suite of apartments on the ground-floor, with a board-room above.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

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From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE METER IRON WORKS COMPANY.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They comprised the whole suite of apartments on the ground-floor, with a board-room above.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

precisely as stated

From this reading The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

(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 The establishment was fitted up in the best possible style, with mahogany desks; the counting-house was very much like a bank, the whole of the monetary business of the great company, as well as that of Mr. Tallant, being conducted in town.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading The offices of Mr. Tallant and the Meter Works were at Westminster, in a magnificent newly erected block of buildings not far from the Houses of Parliament.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading On the heavy swinging mahogany doors at the entrance were two thick brass plates, on one of which was engraven “Meter Iron Works Company,” and on the other “Christopher Tallant.”

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading They comprised the whole suite of apartments on the ground-floor, with a board-room above.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They comprised the whole suite of apartments on the ground-floor, with a board-room above.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading THE METER IRON WORKS COMPANY.