used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ATTEMPTS TO MAKE OUT A TRIAL BALANCE.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
ATTEMPTSnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ATTEMPTS TO MAKE OUT A TRIAL BALANCE.
BALANCEverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ATTEMPTS TO MAKE OUT A TRIAL BALANCE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
behindhandadjective
behind schedule
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
(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 I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
counting-room
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From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
Florina
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From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ATTEMPTS TO MAKE OUT A TRIAL BALANCE.
initiatingverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
engage in
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ATTEMPTS TO MAKE OUT A TRIAL BALANCE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
not any; not one
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
and nothing more
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ATTEMPTS TO MAKE OUT A TRIAL BALANCE.
out-door
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From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
by chance
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ATTEMPTS TO MAKE OUT A TRIAL BALANCE.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
postingnounUS /ˈpoʊstɪŋ/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
on the contrary
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
an educational institution
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading On Thursday morning, Bob Murray, the new entry clerk, appeared, and I spent the forenoon in initiating him into the mysteries of his duty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ATTEMPTS TO MAKE OUT A TRIAL BALANCE.
the act of testing something
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ATTEMPTS TO MAKE OUT A TRIAL BALANCE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went to church and to Sunday school as usual the next day; and I knew that I felt better than I should have done on board of the Florina.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the afternoon I commenced posting, for Mr. Whippleton had been so busy with his boat, and with his other out-door occupations, that the books were somewhat behindhand.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
at the time that
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL ATTEMPTS TO MAKE OUT A TRIAL BALANCE.
Whippleton
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From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day, however, when I met Mr. Whippleton in the counting-room, he seemed to have laid up no grudge against me: on the contrary, I thought he was rather more pleasant and considerate than usual; but perhaps his conduct was only in contrast with what I had expected.
