used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am inclined to think that you will find your new business a better one than the jewelry trade.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am inclined to think that you will find your new business a better one than the jewelry trade.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ANDY MAKES AN INVESTMENT.
ANDY
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From this reading ANDY MAKES AN INVESTMENT.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
(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 I am inclined to think that you will find your new business a better one than the jewelry trade.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The latter, if you went in for yourself, would call for a large capital.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The latter, if you went in for yourself, would call for a large capital.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I am inclined to think that you will find your new business a better one than the jewelry trade.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter, if you went in for yourself, would call for a large capital.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
the act of giving
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The latter, if you went in for yourself, would call for a large capital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I am inclined to think that you will find your new business a better one than the jewelry trade.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
INVESTMENTnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading ANDY MAKES AN INVESTMENT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading I am inclined to think that you will find your new business a better one than the jewelry trade.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The latter, if you went in for yourself, would call for a large capital.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter, if you went in for yourself, would call for a large capital.
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 He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading ANDY MAKES AN INVESTMENT.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I am inclined to think that you will find your new business a better one than the jewelry trade.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am inclined to think that you will find your new business a better one than the jewelry trade.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I am inclined to think that you will find your new business a better one than the jewelry trade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I am inclined to think that you will find your new business a better one than the jewelry trade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading I am inclined to think that you will find your new business a better one than the jewelry trade.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The latter, if you went in for yourself, would call for a large capital.
at the time that
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
which person or people
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The latter, if you went in for yourself, would call for a large capital.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Andy wrote to his friend, Walter Gale, who, it will be remembered, was watching in Pennsylvania by the bedside of his uncle, giving him an account of his change of business.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am inclined to think that you will find your new business a better one than the jewelry trade.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He received the following reply: "I felt indignant when I read your news of the conspiracy of Simon Rich, but was pleased that it led to your advantage.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading The latter, if you went in for yourself, would call for a large capital.
