used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This demand was not now made in person by Claire.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
Claire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading This demand was not now made in person by Claire.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
Fanny's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
the state of being honored
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This demand was not now made in person by Claire.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
the act of departing
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This demand was not now made in person by Claire.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
Melleville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
not any; not one
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This demand was not now made in person by Claire.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This demand was not now made in person by Claire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
a human being
From this reading This demand was not now made in person by Claire.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
quarterlyadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrtərli/
of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
express in speech
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This demand was not now made in person by Claire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
vacancynounUS /ˈveɪkənsi/
being unoccupied
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This demand was not now made in person by Claire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
which person or people
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading From that time Claire and his wife heard no more from Jasper, who regularly paid the sums quarterly demanded for Fanny's maintenance.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Mr. Melleville, according to promise, called upon the firm of Edgar & Co., in order to speak a good word for Edward; but learned, not a little to his surprise, that no vacancy was anticipated in the house.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He sent a written order, which the guardian never failed to honour on the first presentation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Mr. Jasper," said he, "told one of my young men that a clerk had left, or was about leaving you."
