used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
in the past
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Floyd does not like the business any better, and Eugene is quite indifferent to it.
AraratnounUS /ˈærərɑːt/
the mountain peak that Noah's ark landed on as the waters of the great flood receded
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
(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 Floyd does not like the business any better, and Eugene is quite indifferent to it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Floyd does not like the business any better, and Eugene is quite indifferent to it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
the act of departing
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Floyd does not like the business any better, and Eugene is quite indifferent to it.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
executornounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətər/
a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
Floyd
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From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
Grandon
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From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Floyd does not like the business any better, and Eugene is quite indifferent to it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Floyd does not like the business any better, and Eugene is quite indifferent to it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
a human being
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
the possibility of future success
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
carry out
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
Tempe
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From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
valesnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “vale” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
Wilmarth
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From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wilmarth has a slight clew in the departure of some person for Europe, and he is quite sure that it relates to the sale of the factory, but in this matter Floyd Grandon, as executor of both parties, is not compelled to discuss the plans long beforehand with him.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Men comfort each other more easily on their Ararat, than women in their vales of Tempe.--JEAN PAUL.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading There is not the slightest prospect of his being able to take the head of the management, and he was certain of that a year ago.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Wilmarth learns nothing from Eugene the next day, from the simple fact that the young man neither knows nor cares what took Floyd off so suddenly.
