used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
accountantnounUS /əˈkaʊntənt/
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading That night she sent for Armstrong to come to her house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That night she sent for Armstrong to come to her house.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
true confidential information
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
set up or found
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading That night she sent for Armstrong to come to her house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
a room where books are kept
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night she sent for Armstrong to come to her house.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
with low volume
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
RomanounUS /ˈroʊmɑː/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
salariesnounUS /ˈsæləriz/
plural of “salary” — something that remunerates
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading That night she sent for Armstrong to come to her house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night she sent for Armstrong to come to her house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
TrapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
treasurer'snounUS /ˈtreʒərərz/
possessive form of “treasurer” — an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am beginning to realize what it means to a business man to have a good home," she said to her cousin as she drew her pet easy chair up to the open fire in her library,--for although it was May the nights were chilly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Setting the Trap Her next two days were given up to the study of the treasurer's books--and the financial system of government in Roma.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The process necessitated looking up many details regarding salaries and other expenses, which took time and careful scrutiny on the part of both her and her office assistants.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading What the Mayor found out the first day led her to send for a trained accountant, whom she set quietly at work on the second morning.
