used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She looked at me, rather uncertainly, as if the suggestion were not altogether a pleasing one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At any rate a tiny wrinkle or two showed for an instant between her brows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate a tiny wrinkle or two showed for an instant between her brows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
behooved
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From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At any rate a tiny wrinkle or two showed for an instant between her brows.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading At any rate a tiny wrinkle or two showed for an instant between her brows.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you think it is a good idea?"
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
Felicie
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From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Don't you think it is a good idea?"
GORDON
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From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Don't you think it is a good idea?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She looked at me, rather uncertainly, as if the suggestion were not altogether a pleasing one.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At any rate a tiny wrinkle or two showed for an instant between her brows.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't you think it is a good idea?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked at me, rather uncertainly, as if the suggestion were not altogether a pleasing one.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
not any; not one
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She looked at me, rather uncertainly, as if the suggestion were not altogether a pleasing one.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She looked at me, rather uncertainly, as if the suggestion were not altogether a pleasing one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At any rate a tiny wrinkle or two showed for an instant between her brows.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading She looked at me, rather uncertainly, as if the suggestion were not altogether a pleasing one.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate a tiny wrinkle or two showed for an instant between her brows.
on the contrary
From this reading She looked at me, rather uncertainly, as if the suggestion were not altogether a pleasing one.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked at me, rather uncertainly, as if the suggestion were not altogether a pleasing one.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At any rate a tiny wrinkle or two showed for an instant between her brows.
in the near future
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
be standing; be upright
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading She looked at me, rather uncertainly, as if the suggestion were not altogether a pleasing one.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Don't you think it is a good idea?"
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
very small
From this reading At any rate a tiny wrinkle or two showed for an instant between her brows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At any rate a tiny wrinkle or two showed for an instant between her brows.
uncertainlyadverbUS /ənˈsɜːrtənli/
in an unsteady manner
From this reading She looked at me, rather uncertainly, as if the suggestion were not altogether a pleasing one.
VACILLATESverbUS /ˈvæsəleɪts/
third-person singular of “vacillate” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
precisely as stated
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She looked at me, rather uncertainly, as if the suggestion were not altogether a pleasing one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading GORDON VACILLATES It behooved me to waste no time and, as soon as I was ready, I briefly conferred with Frances, telling her that Gordon would probably be very glad to employ her for a short time that would tide over the interval before Felicie would be ready to resume business at the old stand.
wrinkleverbUS /ˈrɪŋkəl/
gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
From this reading At any rate a tiny wrinkle or two showed for an instant between her brows.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you think it is a good idea?"
