used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOAZOPH RECEIVES A SHOCK.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
BOAZOPH
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From this reading BOAZOPH RECEIVES A SHOCK.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
being joined in close association
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
Fanks
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From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
set up or found
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
Garth
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From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
go away from a place
From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
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 Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not any; not one
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
a human being
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
on the contrary
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading BOAZOPH RECEIVES A SHOCK.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading BOAZOPH RECEIVES A SHOCK.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Shortly after the conversation at Lincoln's Inn Fields Fanks took his leave of Garth.
Vaud
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From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In his own heart he was perfectly satisfied that Garth was connected in no way with the crime, for the test which he applied in the office of Vaud and Vaud entirely satisfied him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was rather weary of the lawyer's company, and, moreover, he found such a third person a hindrance to the free speech he wished to induce from those with whom he conversed.
