1918
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From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
1919
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From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why not?" asked his father, with a tolerant smile.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
Aw
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From this reading "Aw, there's no fun in business."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
for the reason that
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
blurtedverbUS /ˈblɜːrtɪd/
past form of “blurt” — utter impulsively
From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
a youthful male person
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
dadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
dedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
don't
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From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Why not?" asked his father, with a tolerant smile.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "Aw, there's no fun in business."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
and nothing more
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
loyallyadverbUS /ˈlɔɪəli/
with loyalty; in a loyal manner
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
not any; not one
From this reading "Aw, there's no fun in business."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why not?" asked his father, with a tolerant smile.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
express in words
From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
an educational institution
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Why not?" asked his father, with a tolerant smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
there's
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From this reading "Aw, there's no fun in business."
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
tolerantadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərənt/
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
From this reading "Why not?" asked his father, with a tolerant smile.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The more he read, the more disappointed he became, until finally he blurted, "Say, dad, I don't want to be a business man!"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Author of_ "The Business Career of Peter Flint" First Impression, July, 1918 Second Impression, July, 1918 Third Impression, October, 1919 _I am glad to confess that whatever I do is done because I want to justify the faith in my ability and the loving encouragement which has so loyally been given to me.
which person or people
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not?" asked his father, with a tolerant smile.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading For this reason, I dedicate this to the one who has inspired me to do my best--My Wife._ A boy, just graduated from high school, was looking over some of his father's business books and magazines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why not?" asked his father, with a tolerant smile.
