used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
(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 Braden worked for all that he received.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
a youthful male person
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
Braden
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From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
carefully weighed
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
contentionnounUS /kənˈtenʃən/
a point asserted as part of an argument
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading There was no silver platter, no golden spoon in Mr. Thorpe's cupboard.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They understood each other perfectly and Templeton Thorpe was satisfied with his investment.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Braden worked for all that he received.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading There was no silver platter, no golden spoon in Mr. Thorpe's cupboard.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They understood each other perfectly and Templeton Thorpe was satisfied with his investment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no silver platter, no golden spoon in Mr. Thorpe's cupboard.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was no silver platter, no golden spoon in Mr. Thorpe's cupboard.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no silver platter, no golden spoon in Mr. Thorpe's cupboard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
one-sidedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌnˈsaɪdəd/
not reversible or capable of having either side out
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They understood each other perfectly and Templeton Thorpe was satisfied with his investment.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading They understood each other perfectly and Templeton Thorpe was satisfied with his investment.
platternounUS /ˈplætər/
a large shallow dish used for serving food
From this reading There was no silver platter, no golden spoon in Mr. Thorpe's cupboard.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Braden worked for all that he received.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading They understood each other perfectly and Templeton Thorpe was satisfied with his investment.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading There was no silver platter, no golden spoon in Mr. Thorpe's cupboard.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading There was no silver platter, no golden spoon in Mr. Thorpe's cupboard.
carry out
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
Templeton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no silver platter, no golden spoon in Mr. Thorpe's cupboard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They understood each other perfectly and Templeton Thorpe was satisfied with his investment.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading They understood each other perfectly and Templeton Thorpe was satisfied with his investment.
Thorpe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading They understood each other perfectly and Templeton Thorpe was satisfied with his investment.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He considered himself quite capable of making a man of Braden, but he did not allow the boy to think that the job was a one-sided undertaking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was Templeton Thorpe's contention that Braden was a family investment, and that a good investment will take care of itself if properly handled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They understood each other perfectly and Templeton Thorpe was satisfied with his investment.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Braden worked for all that he received.
