used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DINNER AT MIDLANDS.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
(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 His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DINNER AT MIDLANDS.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
Boggs
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From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A DINNER AT MIDLANDS.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
ex-partner
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From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
FernnounUS /fɜːrn/
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
Fern's
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From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
a large number or amount
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
MIDLANDSnounUS /ˈmɪdlændz/
plural of “midland” — a town in west central Texas
From this reading A DINNER AT MIDLANDS.
a form of address for a man
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
samplenounUS /ˈsæmpəl/
a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Weil, notwithstanding the description that Boggs had given of his ex-partner, was not prepared to see such an exceedingly fine specimen of humanity as the one introduced to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
precisely as stated
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
warehousesnounUS /ˈwerhaʊzɪz/
plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
WeilnounUS /waɪl/
French philosopher (1909-1943)
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading True to his appointment Walker Boggs met Mr. Weil on the following afternoon, and set out with him for Wilton Fern's office.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
worthiesnounUS /ˈwɜːrðiz/
plural of “worthy” — an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
From this reading Though engaged, as has been already stated, in the wool trade, Mr. Fern did not have on the premises to which these worthies repaired a very large assortment of that product.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His warehouses were in another part of the city, and all the wool that was visible to his customers was arranged in sample lots that would easily have gone into a barrel.
