used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
(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 He had been very busy all the morning in his office.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
being joined in close association
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been very busy all the morning in his office.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He had been very busy all the morning in his office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He intended to go but was unexpectedly detained.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
COMMISSIONnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading He intended to go but was unexpectedly detained.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been very busy all the morning in his office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He intended to go but was unexpectedly detained.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been very busy all the morning in his office.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He intended to go but was unexpectedly detained.
immediately past
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
Lois
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From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had been very busy all the morning in his office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had been very busy all the morning in his office.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
type-written
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading He intended to go but was unexpectedly detained.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had been very busy all the morning in his office.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He intended to go but was unexpectedly detained.
Westcote
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From this reading A STRANGE COMMISSION Robert Westcote did not go to his luncheon the day of Lois' visit to the city.
at the time that
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This consisted of several sheets of legal paper, attached to which was an official seal which had been recently broken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His lawyer had been with him for some time, and when he was at last alone he turned his attention to a type-written manuscript lying on the desk before him.
