advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Good afternoon."
how long something has existed
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
chunkyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌŋki/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He rose, and made for the door.
at any time
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
with resolute determination
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He rose, and made for the door.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good afternoon."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose, and made for the door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
the act of departing
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
leggedadjectiveUS /ˈleɡəd/
having legs of a specified kind or number
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He rose, and made for the door.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
not any; not one
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
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From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose, and made for the door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
silencesnounUS /ˈsaɪlənsɪz/
plural of “silence” — the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He rose, and made for the door.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
tomorrow'snounUS /təˈmɑːroʊz/
possessive form of “tomorrow” — the day after today
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And he legged it, leaving behind him one of the most chunky silences I have ever been mixed up in.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Exactly," said Renshaw, "and I must ask you to publish that statement in tomorrow's papers without fail."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "My client has no objection to young artists advertising themselves, realizing that this is an age of strenuous competition, but he firmly refuses to permit them to do it at his expense.
