used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
the two together, not just one
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "I, of course, know nothing of your friend Mr Homfray," remarked Rutherford.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
a movement into or inward
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
financiernounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading "Well, Mr Rutherford," said the pale, thoughtful old financier at last.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
formidable-looking
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From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I, of course, know nothing of your friend Mr Homfray," remarked Rutherford.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
Homfray
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I, of course, know nothing of your friend Mr Homfray," remarked Rutherford.
Homfray's
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From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I, of course, know nothing of your friend Mr Homfray," remarked Rutherford.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I, of course, know nothing of your friend Mr Homfray," remarked Rutherford.
immediately past
From this reading "Well, Mr Rutherford," said the pale, thoughtful old financier at last.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I, of course, know nothing of your friend Mr Homfray," remarked Rutherford.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I, of course, know nothing of your friend Mr Homfray," remarked Rutherford.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I, of course, know nothing of your friend Mr Homfray," remarked Rutherford.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Well, Mr Rutherford," said the pale, thoughtful old financier at last.
on one occasion
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
and nothing more
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "Well, Mr Rutherford," said the pale, thoughtful old financier at last.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
the possibility of future success
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
refolded
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From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I, of course, know nothing of your friend Mr Homfray," remarked Rutherford.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
RutherfordnounUS /ˈrʌθərfərd/
a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second
From this reading "I, of course, know nothing of your friend Mr Homfray," remarked Rutherford.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Mr Rutherford," said the pale, thoughtful old financier at last.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
SusnounUS /sʌs/
type genus of the Suidae
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading "Well, Mr Rutherford," said the pale, thoughtful old financier at last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I alone hold the only concession in that district," and slowly picking up both the formidable-looking documents, he carefully refolded them and replaced them in his pocket.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
precisely as stated
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
WadverbUS /wɑːd/
compress into a wad
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
(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 "Well, Mr Rutherford," said the pale, thoughtful old financier at last.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But I fear that if he attempts to prospect in the Wad Sus he will be at once arrested.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I confess I am very much puzzled, and before entering upon this affair as a matter of business I would first like to look into young Homfray's claims."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I, of course, know nothing of your friend Mr Homfray," remarked Rutherford.
