used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading He was confident that he could convince Hilmer of the soundness of his new plan once he achieved an interview.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was confident that he could convince Hilmer of the soundness of his new plan once he achieved an interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The next day passed in complete inaction.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He was confident that he could convince Hilmer of the soundness of his new plan once he achieved an interview.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading He was confident that he could convince Hilmer of the soundness of his new plan once he achieved an interview.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was confident that he could convince Hilmer of the soundness of his new plan once he achieved an interview.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day passed in complete inaction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Frankly, Starratt did not know what move to make.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
divisible by two
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
FranklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Frankly, Starratt did not know what move to make.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
Hilmer
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From this reading He was confident that he could convince Hilmer of the soundness of his new plan once he achieved an interview.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
hundred-odd
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From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day passed in complete inaction.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading The next day passed in complete inaction.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He was confident that he could convince Hilmer of the soundness of his new plan once he achieved an interview.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Frankly, Starratt did not know what move to make.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
engage in
From this reading Frankly, Starratt did not know what move to make.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Frankly, Starratt did not know what move to make.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was confident that he could convince Hilmer of the soundness of his new plan once he achieved an interview.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day passed in complete inaction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frankly, Starratt did not know what move to make.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was confident that he could convince Hilmer of the soundness of his new plan once he achieved an interview.
offhandadjectiveUS /ˈɔːfˈhænd/
with little or no preparation or forethought
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
on one occasion
From this reading He was confident that he could convince Hilmer of the soundness of his new plan once he achieved an interview.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The next day passed in complete inaction.
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He was confident that he could convince Hilmer of the soundness of his new plan once he achieved an interview.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
soundnessnounUS /ˈsaʊndnəs/
a state or condition free from damage or decay
From this reading He was confident that he could convince Hilmer of the soundness of his new plan once he achieved an interview.
make square
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
Starratt
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From this reading Frankly, Starratt did not know what move to make.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day passed in complete inaction.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frankly, Starratt did not know what move to make.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
hard to endure
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt that he should have been trying to square matters, but to raise offhand six hundred-odd dollars was a feat too impossible to even attempt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had few relations, and these few were remote and penniless, and his friends were equally lacking in financial resource.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Frankly, Starratt did not know what move to make.
