used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I asked him for it, sir, and he said you did not know him, but that he came on very particular business, and must see you."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I asked him for it, sir, and he said you did not know him, but that he came on very particular business, and must see you."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I asked him for it, sir, and he said you did not know him, but that he came on very particular business, and must see you."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I asked him for it, sir, and he said you did not know him, but that he came on very particular business, and must see you."
contractornounUS /ˈkɑːntræktər/
someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did he not give you his name?"
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know, sir."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I asked him for it, sir, and he said you did not know him, but that he came on very particular business, and must see you."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Did he not give you his name?"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who is he?" inquired Mr. Manners.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know, sir."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Who is he?" inquired Mr. Manners.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is he?" inquired Mr. Manners.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I asked him for it, sir, and he said you did not know him, but that he came on very particular business, and must see you."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know, sir."
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
man-servant
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From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
social deportment
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I asked him for it, sir, and he said you did not know him, but that he came on very particular business, and must see you."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Did he not give you his name?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Did he not give you his name?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I asked him for it, sir, and he said you did not know him, but that he came on very particular business, and must see you."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "I asked him for it, sir, and he said you did not know him, but that he came on very particular business, and must see you."
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I asked him for it, sir, and he said you did not know him, but that he came on very particular business, and must see you."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I don't know, sir."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I asked him for it, sir, and he said you did not know him, but that he came on very particular business, and must see you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is he?" inquired Mr. Manners.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Manners, the great contractor, sitting in his study at a table spread with legal documents and papers relating to his vast transactions, was informed by a man-servant that a stranger wished to see him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did he not give you his name?"
