the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading So far all was well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
Brocklington
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From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
CompletionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
consignmentnounUS /kənˈsaɪnmənt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
ContractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
Davis'snounUS /ˈdeɪvəsəz/
possessive form of “davis” — English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far all was well.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
forty-eightadjective
being eight more than forty
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Olive greeted him warmly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Olive greeted him warmly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
Ironworksnoun
the workplace where iron is smelted or where iron goods are made
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
not any; not one
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Olive greeted him warmly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far all was well.
steelwork
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
not in physical motion
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
surveyornounUS /sərˈveɪər/
an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
time-limit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
unloadingnounUS /ənˈloʊdɪŋ/
the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Olive greeted him warmly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Completion of the Contract It was too late to commence unloading that day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Peter, having notified the authorities of the arrival of the consignment, and having arranged for the Government surveyor to inspect the steelwork on the following afternoon, made his way to the Davis's bungalow.
(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 So far all was well.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The time-limit fixed for the delivery of the Brocklington Ironworks Company's contract was still forty-eight hours off, and there was no apparent reason why the stipulated conditions should not be complied with.
