used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
Ajo
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From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why not?" asked Louise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If he succeeds, it will be glorious.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
communicated in words
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading "If he succeeds, it will be glorious.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he succeeds, it will be glorious.
of great significance or value
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
judiciallyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəli/
as ordered by a court
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
the force of workers available
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
not any; not one
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why not?" asked Louise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
PEARLSnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "If he succeeds, it will be glorious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading "Some doubt has been expressed," said Beth judicially, "that Ajo is really able to finance this big venture.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
Weldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not?" asked Louise.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But he says he is, and that he will carry it through to the end, so I propose we let him do it."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A FEW PEARLS The next morning Patsy, Beth and Louise met in earnest conference over the important proposition made them by young Jones, and although Uncle John and Arthur Weldon were both present the men took no part in the discussion.
