used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are worried," he said to me as we stood at the bow of the steamer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You are worried," he said to me as we stood at the bow of the steamer.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You are worried," he said to me as we stood at the bow of the steamer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "You are worried," he said to me as we stood at the bow of the steamer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
Copeland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Senator went with me to Memphis to meet Copeland Maffet.
an act that fails
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
a man of refinement
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are worried," he said to me as we stood at the bow of the steamer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
Maffet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Senator went with me to Memphis to meet Copeland Maffet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
MANAGERnounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading TO MEET THE MANAGER.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Senator went with me to Memphis to meet Copeland Maffet.
come together
From this reading TO MEET THE MANAGER.
MemphisnounUS /ˈmemfəs/
largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
From this reading The Senator went with me to Memphis to meet Copeland Maffet.
easily agitated
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are worried," he said to me as we stood at the bow of the steamer.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading The Senator went with me to Memphis to meet Copeland Maffet.
make steady
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "You are worried," he said to me as we stood at the bow of the steamer.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "You are worried," he said to me as we stood at the bow of the steamer.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO MEET THE MANAGER.
propel through the air
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO MEET THE MANAGER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was nervous and apprehensive of failure, but the old gentleman was steady and strong with the assurance of success.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You are worried," he said to me as we stood at the bow of the steamer.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Senator went with me to Memphis to meet Copeland Maffet.
which person or people
From this reading "Throw it off, for you are now associated with a man who has never been introduced to a failure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Senator went with me to Memphis to meet Copeland Maffet.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading "You are worried," he said to me as we stood at the bow of the steamer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are worried," he said to me as we stood at the bow of the steamer.
