used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I am afraid you will learn nothing at Thorston."
anew
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
allegingverbUS /əˈledʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “allege” — report or maintain
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am afraid you will learn nothing at Thorston."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am afraid you will learn nothing at Thorston."
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
an occurrence of something
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
Claude
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From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
Eastbourne
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From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
accept an excuse for
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
forestallverbUS /fɔːrˈstɔːl/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading PREPARING THE GROUND.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
how
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From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
a message received and understood
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading I am afraid you will learn nothing at Thorston."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I am afraid you will learn nothing at Thorston."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
Paynton
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From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
PREPARINGverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING THE GROUND.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
for a short time
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
skillfullyadverbUS /ˈskɪlfəli/
with skill
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
express in words
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARING THE GROUND.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
Thorston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am afraid you will learn nothing at Thorston."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
at the time that
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I am afraid you will learn nothing at Thorston."
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading AWARE that Claude would hear sooner or later of his visit to Paynton, the lawyer wrote to forestall the information, skillfully alleging a business engagement as his excuse for the visit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I would have called on you," he continued, "but that it was already late when I left my client, Mr. Paynton, and I had to return to Eastbourne in time for dinner.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading However, I hope to come over again shortly, and then you must tell me how you are getting on with your case.
