acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
benefactorsnounUS /ˈbenəfæktərz/
plural of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
deem to be
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
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From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
EckhartnounUS /ˈekhɑːrt/
German Roman Catholic theologian and mystic (1260-1327)
From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
opinion or judgment
From this reading He went on, studying me with his eyes:
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
FoundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
something acquired without compensation
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went on, studying me with his eyes:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
impracticaladjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktəkəl/
not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He went on, studying me with his eyes:
the force of workers available
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He went on, studying me with his eyes:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading He went on, studying me with his eyes:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading “So acceptable,” said I, “that I should consider it one of the great opportunities of my life to act as their representative in the transaction.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went on, studying me with his eyes:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For we men of science may be what is called “impractical,” but we early learn the proper methods of managing our benefactors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And I was thinking of flattering ways in which his name could be identified with the gift.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You think, Dr. Eckhart, that the Foundation would regard these stones as an acceptable gift?”
