used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
Connery
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From this reading The first is a visit to Mr. Connery.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first is a visit to Mr. Connery.
Floyd
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From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
GOETHEnounUS /ɡoʊθ/
German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)
From this reading GOETHE.
Grandon
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From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first is a visit to Mr. Connery.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The first is a visit to Mr. Connery.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
on one occasion
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
pleasant-looking
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From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
on the contrary
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
resolvesnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Floyd Grandon resolves upon two steps the next morning, and puts them into execution immediately.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The first is a visit to Mr. Connery.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
at the time that
From this reading Still, when we purpose to enjoy ourselves, To try our valor fortune sends a foe, To try our equanimity a friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The lawyer is a rather elderly, pleasant-looking man, with a mouth and eyes that impress you at once as being quite capable of a certain reserve, trust, secrecy.
