Chapter XXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading SHARP CHANGES HIS BASE.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

(of lawyers or barristers) lacking clients

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading SHARP CHANGES HIS BASE.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

carefully weighed

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

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From this reading Thus far, Mr. Sharp’s management of the business intrusted to him had quite equalled Lewis Rand’s expectations.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Thus far, Mr. Sharp’s management of the business intrusted to him had quite equalled Lewis Rand’s expectations.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Thus far, Mr. Sharp’s management of the business intrusted to him had quite equalled Lewis Rand’s expectations.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Thus far, Mr. Sharp’s management of the business intrusted to him had quite equalled Lewis Rand’s expectations.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading SHARP CHANGES HIS BASE.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

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From this reading Thus far, Mr. Sharp’s management of the business intrusted to him had quite equalled Lewis Rand’s expectations.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

the act of managing something

From this reading Thus far, Mr. Sharp’s management of the business intrusted to him had quite equalled Lewis Rand’s expectations.

concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

not any; not one

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

a strong liking

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Thus far, Mr. Sharp’s management of the business intrusted to him had quite equalled Lewis Rand’s expectations.

the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

possessive form of “rand” — the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Thus far, Mr. Sharp’s management of the business intrusted to him had quite equalled Lewis Rand’s expectations.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

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From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

giving satisfaction

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading SHARP CHANGES HIS BASE.

possessive form of “sharp” — a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus far, Mr. Sharp’s management of the business intrusted to him had quite equalled Lewis Rand’s expectations.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

not important

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

at the time that

From this reading When Lewis Rand made choice of Richard Sharp, a briefless barrister, as his agent, in preference to a lawyer of greater reputation, he was influenced by what he considered satisfactory reasons.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In the first place, Mr. Sharp’s easy morality and lack of principle were no unimportant qualifications for the business in which he was to be employed; that he had good qualities of a particular kind Lewis knew; and he judged that his lack of other clients would insure his devotion to his interests.