Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Well, then, we must be conferring a favor upon them by giving it to them.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Is our civilization better than that of the Cubapinos?"

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Well, then, we must be conferring a favor upon them by giving it to them.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading Is our civilization better than that of the Cubapinos?"

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From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading "Well, then, we must be conferring a favor upon them by giving it to them.

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From this reading Is our civilization better than that of the Cubapinos?"

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

promote over another

From this reading "Well, then, we must be conferring a favor upon them by giving it to them.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

the act of giving

From this reading "Well, then, we must be conferring a favor upon them by giving it to them.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Is our civilization better than that of the Cubapinos?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, then, we must be conferring a favor upon them by giving it to them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

the force of workers available

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Is our civilization better than that of the Cubapinos?"

on the contrary

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Is our civilization better than that of the Cubapinos?"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Well, then, we must be conferring a favor upon them by giving it to them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Well, then, we must be conferring a favor upon them by giving it to them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading "Undoubtedly."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Well, then, we must be conferring a favor upon them by giving it to them.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Well, then, we must be conferring a favor upon them by giving it to them.

(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 "Well, then, we must be conferring a favor upon them by giving it to them.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

during the time that

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

which person or people

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading Slowburgh While Sam accepted the explanations of the editor and Jonas as expressions of wisdom from men who had had a far wider experience than his, he had some faint misgivings as to some of the business enterprises in which his new friends were embarked, and he hinted as much to Cleary.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Some of those things do sound rather strange," answered Cleary, as they walked away, "but you must look at the world in a broad way.