used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Messrs. Wadham, Son and Dickson were not habited in luxury.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
barenessnoun
a bleak and desolate atmosphere
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
a youthful male person
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
Dickson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Messrs. Wadham, Son and Dickson were not habited in luxury.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
disengagedverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
enquirynounUS /ɪnˈkwaɪriː/
an instance of questioning
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
set up or found
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
habitedadjective
dressed in a habit
From this reading Messrs. Wadham, Son and Dickson were not habited in luxury.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Messrs. Wadham, Son and Dickson were not habited in luxury.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Messrs. Wadham, Son and Dickson were not habited in luxury.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
Messrs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Messrs. Wadham, Son and Dickson were not habited in luxury.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Messrs. Wadham, Son and Dickson were not habited in luxury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
on one occasion
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
coated with paint
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
prevailsverbUS /prɪˈveɪlz/
third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
a male human offspring
From this reading Messrs. Wadham, Son and Dickson were not habited in luxury.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
suitesnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “suite” — a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
TheirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I desire," the Marquis announced, "to see Mr. Wadham, Senior, or to confer at once with any member of the firm who may be disengaged."
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
in the direction of
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
someone who visits
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
Wadham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Messrs. Wadham, Son and Dickson were not habited in luxury.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Messrs. Wadham, Son and Dickson were not habited in luxury.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
in or at the place that
From this reading Theirs was one of those old-fashioned suites of offices in Lincoln's Inn, where the passages are of stone, the doors of painted deal, and a general air of bareness and discomfort prevails.
which person or people
From this reading The Marquis, who was a rare visitor, followed the directions of a hand painted upon the wall and found himself in what was termed, an enquiry office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A small boy tore himself away with apparent regret from the study of a pile of documents, and turned a little wearily towards the caller.
