used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Remain just where you are," was the reply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
Dr
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From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Suppose we go out for a while, Father," Margaret suggested.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Suppose we go out for a while, Father," Margaret suggested.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
and nothing more
From this reading "Remain just where you are," was the reply.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
Margaret
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From this reading "Suppose we go out for a while, Father," Margaret suggested.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
a particular point in time
From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
a form of address for a man
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
on one occasion
From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Suppose we go out for a while, Father," Margaret suggested.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading "You will wish to see him privately, I suppose."
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Remain just where you are," was the reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Remain just where you are," was the reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You will wish to see him privately, I suppose."
express in speech
From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Suppose we go out for a while, Father," Margaret suggested.
express a supposition
From this reading "Suppose we go out for a while, Father," Margaret suggested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
Turnsell
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From this reading "Excuse me for a moment," he said, "I must speak to Dr. Turnsell at once."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Suppose we go out for a while, Father," Margaret suggested.
Westcote
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From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
at the time that
From this reading PAPER NUMBER TWO Mr. Westcote was about to begin the reading of the manuscript lying before him, when his lawyer was announced.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Remain just where you are," was the reply.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Suppose we go out for a while, Father," Margaret suggested.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will wish to see him privately, I suppose."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "You will wish to see him privately, I suppose."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will wish to see him privately, I suppose."
