1903
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From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
react verbally
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading They put their names where they were told, and asked no questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
ay
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From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
Broadlands
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From this reading But Squire Broadlands used to call in his wife and his gardener.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Squire Broadlands used to call in his wife and his gardener.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But Squire Broadlands used to call in his wife and his gardener.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
CatechismnounUS /ˈkætəkɪzəm/
a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
CorrespondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading But Squire Broadlands used to call in his wife and his gardener.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Generally one that manages; particularly one who manages a school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Squire Broadlands used to call in his wife and his gardener.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
MANAGERSnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/
plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
managesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Generally one that manages; particularly one who manages a school.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading They put their names where they were told, and asked no questions.
absolutely essential
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
not any; not one
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Generally one that manages; particularly one who manages a school.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
others
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From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Generally one that manages; particularly one who manages a school.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
potentatesnounUS /ˈpoʊtənteɪts/
plural of “potentate” — a ruler who is unconstrained by law
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They put their names where they were told, and asked no questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading They put their names where they were told, and asked no questions.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
express in words
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
an educational institution
From this reading Generally one that manages; particularly one who manages a school.
signaturesnounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃərz/
plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading But Squire Broadlands used to call in his wife and his gardener.
statisticaladjectiveUS /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/
of or relating to statistics
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
required or under orders
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Generally one that manages; particularly one who manages a school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They put their names where they were told, and asked no questions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They put their names where they were told, and asked no questions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They put their names where they were told, and asked no questions.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But Squire Broadlands used to call in his wife and his gardener.
warrantynounUS /ˈwɔːrənti/
a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They put their names where they were told, and asked no questions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
at the time that
From this reading Before 1903 every school was supposed to have at least three of these potentates: over the others towered the Correspondent; in some cases there was no one behind or below the Correspondent; and when the three necessary signatures had to be provided as a warranty for the accuracy of statistical returns, the Department advised recourse to a minister of religion, a J.P., or a banker.
in or at the place that
From this reading They put their names where they were told, and asked no questions.
which person or people
From this reading Generally one that manages; particularly one who manages a school.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But Squire Broadlands used to call in his wife and his gardener.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MANAGERS “To say ‘ay’ and ‘no’ to these particulars is more than to answer in a Catechism.”--_As You Like It._ What is a manager?
