used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
Embree's
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From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Jeremy stated his errand.
at any time
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
Fenchester
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From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
governorshipnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərʃɪp/
the office of governor
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
GuardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was referred to President Robert Wanser.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
Jeremy
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From this reading Jeremy stated his errand.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Wanser ruminated.
n't
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From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
a brief written record
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading He was referred to President Robert Wanser.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He was referred to President Robert Wanser.
renewingadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading He was referred to President Robert Wanser.
ruminatedverbUS /ˈruːmɪneɪtɪd/
past form of “ruminate” — chew the cuds
From this reading Mr. Wanser ruminated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Jeremy stated his errand.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
walrus-like
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From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
Wanser
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From this reading He was referred to President Robert Wanser.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was referred to President Robert Wanser.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading SIX weeks after Martin Embree’s triumphant election to the governorship, the owner of The Guardian visited the Fenchester Trust Company for the formality of renewing his note.
in the company of; together with
From this reading More walrus-like than ever, the president of the institution looked this morning as if he might have eaten a fish that did n’t quite agree with him.
