used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
accountantnounUS /əˈkaʊntənt/
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
matters of personal concern
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
(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 Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Prince Street” sounded like important business, but when I visited it I found it dirty and disreputable-looking, although business was done therein.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Prince Street” sounded like important business, but when I visited it I found it dirty and disreputable-looking, although business was done therein.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The name of the company looked like big things, when printed as the heading of a good letter-sheet.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The name of the company looked like big things, when printed as the heading of a good letter-sheet.
bogverbUS /bɑːɡ/
cause to slow down or get stuck
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I rejoiced exceedingly until I visited its place of business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Prince Street” sounded like important business, but when I visited it I found it dirty and disreputable-looking, although business was done therein.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading “Prince Street” sounded like important business, but when I visited it I found it dirty and disreputable-looking, although business was done therein.
disreputable-looking
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From this reading “Prince Street” sounded like important business, but when I visited it I found it dirty and disreputable-looking, although business was done therein.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Prince Street” sounded like important business, but when I visited it I found it dirty and disreputable-looking, although business was done therein.
DressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
to an extreme degree
From this reading I rejoiced exceedingly until I visited its place of business.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
set up or found
From this reading “Prince Street” sounded like important business, but when I visited it I found it dirty and disreputable-looking, although business was done therein.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The name of the company looked like big things, when printed as the heading of a good letter-sheet.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading The name of the company looked like big things, when printed as the heading of a good letter-sheet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
of great significance or value
From this reading “Prince Street” sounded like important business, but when I visited it I found it dirty and disreputable-looking, although business was done therein.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Prince Street” sounded like important business, but when I visited it I found it dirty and disreputable-looking, although business was done therein.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I rejoiced exceedingly until I visited its place of business.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
letter-sheet
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From this reading The name of the company looked like big things, when printed as the heading of a good letter-sheet.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The name of the company looked like big things, when printed as the heading of a good letter-sheet.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The name of the company looked like big things, when printed as the heading of a good letter-sheet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name of the company looked like big things, when printed as the heading of a good letter-sheet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I rejoiced exceedingly until I visited its place of business.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The name of the company looked like big things, when printed as the heading of a good letter-sheet.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading I rejoiced exceedingly until I visited its place of business.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading “Prince Street” sounded like important business, but when I visited it I found it dirty and disreputable-looking, although business was done therein.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading “Prince Street” sounded like important business, but when I visited it I found it dirty and disreputable-looking, although business was done therein.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The name of the company looked like big things, when printed as the heading of a good letter-sheet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
unsavouryadjective
morally offensive
From this reading Now comes one of the most unsavoury of all my experiences during the days that kept me struggling in the bog of poverty.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I rejoiced exceedingly until I visited its place of business.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I rejoiced exceedingly until I visited its place of business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was informed one day by letter that the London Fur Dressing Company of Prince Street required the services of an accountant to prepare a statement of their affairs.
at the time that
From this reading The name of the company looked like big things, when printed as the heading of a good letter-sheet.
