Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In solving the problem of the invoices, all the rest of the trouble seemed to be unravelled.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Ben Waterford intimated that Mr. Whippleton was to sail his boat with a party on the lake within an hour or two.

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

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

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

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

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

From this reading In solving the problem of the invoices, all the rest of the trouble seemed to be unravelled.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading But then, what had been so mysterious in the ways of the junior partner was now becoming more tangible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But then, what had been so mysterious in the ways of the junior partner was now becoming more tangible.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Mr. Ben Waterford intimated that Mr. Whippleton was to sail his boat with a party on the lake within an hour or two.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Mr. Ben Waterford intimated that Mr. Whippleton was to sail his boat with a party on the lake within an hour or two.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But then, what had been so mysterious in the ways of the junior partner was now becoming more tangible.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

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

From this reading But then, what had been so mysterious in the ways of the junior partner was now becoming more tangible.

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

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Mr. Ben Waterford intimated that Mr. Whippleton was to sail his boat with a party on the lake within an hour or two.

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From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LOOKS INTO THE OPERATIONS OF THE JUNIOR PARTNER.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading Mr. Ben Waterford intimated that Mr. Whippleton was to sail his boat with a party on the lake within an hour or two.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LOOKS INTO THE OPERATIONS OF THE JUNIOR PARTNER.

plural of “invoice” — an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered

From this reading In solving the problem of the invoices, all the rest of the trouble seemed to be unravelled.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LOOKS INTO THE OPERATIONS OF THE JUNIOR PARTNER.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LOOKS INTO THE OPERATIONS OF THE JUNIOR PARTNER.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But then, what had been so mysterious in the ways of the junior partner was now becoming more tangible.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

of an obscure nature

From this reading But then, what had been so mysterious in the ways of the junior partner was now becoming more tangible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But then, what had been so mysterious in the ways of the junior partner was now becoming more tangible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LOOKS INTO THE OPERATIONS OF THE JUNIOR PARTNER.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LOOKS INTO THE OPERATIONS OF THE JUNIOR PARTNER.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Ben Waterford intimated that Mr. Whippleton was to sail his boat with a party on the lake within an hour or two.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LOOKS INTO THE OPERATIONS OF THE JUNIOR PARTNER.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LOOKS INTO THE OPERATIONS OF THE JUNIOR PARTNER.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading In solving the problem of the invoices, all the rest of the trouble seemed to be unravelled.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading In solving the problem of the invoices, all the rest of the trouble seemed to be unravelled.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In solving the problem of the invoices, all the rest of the trouble seemed to be unravelled.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But then, what had been so mysterious in the ways of the junior partner was now becoming more tangible.

finding a solution to a problem

From this reading In solving the problem of the invoices, all the rest of the trouble seemed to be unravelled.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

not in physical motion

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading But then, what had been so mysterious in the ways of the junior partner was now becoming more tangible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Ben Waterford intimated that Mr. Whippleton was to sail his boat with a party on the lake within an hour or two.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LOOKS INTO THE OPERATIONS OF THE JUNIOR PARTNER.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But then, what had been so mysterious in the ways of the junior partner was now becoming more tangible.

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

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

a source of difficulty

From this reading In solving the problem of the invoices, all the rest of the trouble seemed to be unravelled.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Mr. Ben Waterford intimated that Mr. Whippleton was to sail his boat with a party on the lake within an hour or two.

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

From this reading In solving the problem of the invoices, all the rest of the trouble seemed to be unravelled.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

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

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

a port city in southern Ireland; famous for glass industry

From this reading Mr. Ben Waterford intimated that Mr. Whippleton was to sail his boat with a party on the lake within an hour or two.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading But then, what had been so mysterious in the ways of the junior partner was now becoming more tangible.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But then, what had been so mysterious in the ways of the junior partner was now becoming more tangible.

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

From this reading IN WHICH PHIL LOOKS INTO THE OPERATIONS OF THE JUNIOR PARTNER.

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

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Ben Waterford intimated that Mr. Whippleton was to sail his boat with a party on the lake within an hour or two.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Mr. Ben Waterford intimated that Mr. Whippleton was to sail his boat with a party on the lake within an hour or two.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading As I went up the stairs, I did not see how Mr. Whippleton was to sail a party in his yacht on the lake, and still explain to me the difficulty about the books of the firm.