used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not so sure of that, Mr. Robbie," I replied, as I shook hands with him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He greeted me like an old friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am not so sure of that, Mr. Robbie," I replied, as I shook hands with him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Come away, sir, come away!" said he.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come away, sir, come away!" said he.
dentistnounUS /ˈdentəst/
a person qualified to practice dentistry
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
being one more than seven
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
ensconcedverbUS /ɪnˈskɑːnst/
past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
set up or found
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He greeted me like an old friend.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He greeted me like an old friend.
half-past
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From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "I am not so sure of that, Mr. Robbie," I replied, as I shook hands with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He greeted me like an old friend.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
LAWYER'SnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He greeted me like an old friend.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He greeted me like an old friend.
MONDAYnounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I am not so sure of that, Mr. Robbie," I replied, as I shook hands with him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not so sure of that, Mr. Robbie," I replied, as I shook hands with him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He greeted me like an old friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
painlessadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnləs/
requiring little hard work or exertion
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am not so sure of that, Mr. Robbie," I replied, as I shook hands with him.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
Robbie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am not so sure of that, Mr. Robbie," I replied, as I shook hands with him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come away, sir, come away!" said he.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "I am not so sure of that, Mr. Robbie," I replied, as I shook hands with him.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Come away, sir, come away!" said he.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am not so sure of that, Mr. Robbie," I replied, as I shook hands with him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am not so sure of that, Mr. Robbie," I replied, as I shook hands with him.
confined on all sides
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
tiersnounUS /tiːrz/
plural of “tier” — a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
in or at the place that
From this reading EVENTS OF MONDAY: THE LAWYER'S PARTY By half-past eight o'clock on the next morning, I was ringing the bell of the lawyer's office in Castle Street, where I found him ensconced at a business table, in a room surrounded by several tiers of green tin cases.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am not so sure of that, Mr. Robbie," I replied, as I shook hands with him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here is the dentist ready for you, and I think I can promise you that the operation will be practically painless."
