used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
(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 It had all been extremely simple and easy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had all been extremely simple and easy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In fact, Jack’s father became the most enthusiastic of the three that evening when the matter was broached to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had all been extremely simple and easy.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading In fact, Jack’s father became the most enthusiastic of the three that evening when the matter was broached to him.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
didn't
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From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It had all been extremely simple and easy.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading In fact, Jack’s father became the most enthusiastic of the three that evening when the matter was broached to him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In fact, Jack’s father became the most enthusiastic of the three that evening when the matter was broached to him.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It had all been extremely simple and easy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, Jack’s father became the most enthusiastic of the three that evening when the matter was broached to him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In fact, Jack’s father became the most enthusiastic of the three that evening when the matter was broached to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had all been extremely simple and easy.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
he'd
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From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact, Jack’s father became the most enthusiastic of the three that evening when the matter was broached to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had all been extremely simple and easy.
a small worthless amount
From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading In fact, Jack’s father became the most enthusiastic of the three that evening when the matter was broached to him.
Joe
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From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In fact, Jack’s father became the most enthusiastic of the three that evening when the matter was broached to him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In fact, Jack’s father became the most enthusiastic of the three that evening when the matter was broached to him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
news-stand
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From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
PARTNERSnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It had all been extremely simple and easy.
StrobenounUS /stroʊb/
scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
carry out
From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In fact, Jack’s father became the most enthusiastic of the three that evening when the matter was broached to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
the act of using
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If, he said, Jack didn’t want to go into partnership with Joe he’d be glad to take a half interest himself!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PARTNERS Five days later the news-stand in the lobby of the Adams Building was ready for business.
at the time that
From this reading In fact, Jack’s father became the most enthusiastic of the three that evening when the matter was broached to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Strobe had not only consented to use his influence with Mr. Adams, but had declared that he believed the investment of thirty dollars in the enterprise to be a good stroke of business.
