used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
Ajo
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From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading "He is certainly an amazing young man," was the reply.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He is certainly an amazing young man," was the reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
endowed with authority
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "He is certainly an amazing young man," was the reply.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
corporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
FilmnounUS /fɪlm/
a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
a young female
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
Goldstein
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From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is certainly an amazing young man," was the reply.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is certainly an amazing young man," was the reply.
Jane
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From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He is certainly an amazing young man," was the reply.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
ManufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
Maud
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From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
unusual or striking
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "He is certainly an amazing young man," was the reply.
uttered with a trill
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading I understand his salary is ten thousand a year.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I understand his salary is ten thousand a year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I understand his salary is ten thousand a year.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I understand his salary is ten thousand a year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
at the time that
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I cannot in any way figure out his connection with Goldstein, or his power over the man.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I understand his salary is ten thousand a year.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The Continental Film Manufacturing Company is a great corporation, with headquarters in New York, and Mr. Goldstein is the authorized head and manager of the concern on the Pacific coast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PICTURES, GIRLS AND NONSENSE "Well, Aunt Jane," said Maud Stanton, when their car was rolling toward the hotel and the girl had related the remarkable interview in the office, "what do you think of Ajo now?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "He is certainly an amazing young man," was the reply.
