used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
(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 "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
(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 "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
boatswainnounUS /ˈboʊtsweɪn/
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading "Good enough!" answered the boatswain, with his usual brevity.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading "Good enough!" answered the boatswain, with his usual brevity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "And you, Simpson?" demanded Dick.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "And you, Simpson?" demanded Dick.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Good enough!" answered the boatswain, with his usual brevity.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
at any time
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good enough!" answered the boatswain, with his usual brevity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good enough!" answered the boatswain, with his usual brevity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
I've
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From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Very well, then; that is settled," said Leslie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
Leslie
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From this reading "Very well, then; that is settled," said Leslie.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
Nicholls
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From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
on one occasion
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
retainingverbUS /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Very well, then; that is settled," said Leslie.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
express in words
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "Very well, then; that is settled," said Leslie.
ship-shape
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From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading "And you, Simpson?" demanded Dick.
term of address for a man
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Very well, then; that is settled," said Leslie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Good enough!" answered the boatswain, with his usual brevity.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Very well, then; that is settled," said Leslie.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
triplicatenounUS /ˈtrɪplɪkət/
one of three copies; any of three things that correspond to one another exactly
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Good enough!" answered the boatswain, with his usual brevity.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well, then; that is settled," said Leslie.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Very well, then; that is settled," said Leslie.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "I will draw up an agreement in triplicate at once, which we can all sign, each retaining a copy; and that will put the whole matter upon a thoroughly ship-shape and satisfactory basis all round."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
but in spite of that
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It will suit me better than any job I've ever yet dropped upon, and I say `done with you, sir, and many thanks,'" answered Nicholls, with enthusiasm.
