used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/
acceptance without protest
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
in the past
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He wanted to get Sandy Morley away, permanently away, from Lost Hollow.
bargainingnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡɪnɪŋ/
the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
rid of obstructions
From this reading With a more or less clear idea as to the outcome of his desires, Crothers was perfectly explicit as to his desires.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
Crothers
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From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading With a more or less clear idea as to the outcome of his desires, Crothers was perfectly explicit as to his desires.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
From this reading With a more or less clear idea as to the outcome of his desires, Crothers was perfectly explicit as to his desires.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
fawned
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From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He wanted to get Sandy Morley away, permanently away, from Lost Hollow.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted to get Sandy Morley away, permanently away, from Lost Hollow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading He wanted to get Sandy Morley away, permanently away, from Lost Hollow.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With a more or less clear idea as to the outcome of his desires, Crothers was perfectly explicit as to his desires.
imploreverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːr/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading With a more or less clear idea as to the outcome of his desires, Crothers was perfectly explicit as to his desires.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He wanted to get Sandy Morley away, permanently away, from Lost Hollow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
the force of workers available
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With a more or less clear idea as to the outcome of his desires, Crothers was perfectly explicit as to his desires.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading He wanted to get Sandy Morley away, permanently away, from Lost Hollow.
not any; not one
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With a more or less clear idea as to the outcome of his desires, Crothers was perfectly explicit as to his desires.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading With a more or less clear idea as to the outcome of his desires, Crothers was perfectly explicit as to his desires.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading With a more or less clear idea as to the outcome of his desires, Crothers was perfectly explicit as to his desires.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading He wanted to get Sandy Morley away, permanently away, from Lost Hollow.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading He wanted to get Sandy Morley away, permanently away, from Lost Hollow.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
express in speech
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Crothers could smile and speak courteously; his hard eyes could soften and attract, and there was no doubt as to his business capacity and positive genius in bargaining.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
a shaky motion
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
the act of using
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to get Sandy Morley away, permanently away, from Lost Hollow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
which person or people
From this reading Crothers was a man who approached his ends by the use of his better qualities.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a more or less clear idea as to the outcome of his desires, Crothers was perfectly explicit as to his desires.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
a late time of life
From this reading The man whom the children of the factory shrank before in trembling fear, the man whom the men fawned before, and the women loathed and hated in dumb acquiescence, was not the man who years ago crept around the desk in his office to implore a kiss from "little Miss."
