used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
matters of personal concern
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
ConnorsnounUS /ˈkɑːnərz/
outstanding United States tennis player (born in 1952)
From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
DUFFnounUS /dʌf/
a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
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From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “So I guess I won’t be workin’ any more for you.”
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
how
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From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
interferin
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From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
immediately past
From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So I guess I won’t be workin’ any more for you.”
swimminglyadverb
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading DUFF GIVES NOTICE A few days later Willard received his license to operate the automobile and for the next fortnight the affairs of the company went swimmingly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Connors was to see me last night and said as how I was interferin’ with his business,” explained the expressman.
won't
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From this reading “So I guess I won’t be workin’ any more for you.”
workin
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From this reading “So I guess I won’t be workin’ any more for you.”
wouldn't
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From this reading Then one morning Mr. Duff informed them in his dreamy, detached way that he wouldn’t be able to handle any more baggage for them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “So I guess I won’t be workin’ any more for you.”
