used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
(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 Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In fact, we found the whole conversation very pleasant and improving.
coughedverbUS /kɔːft/
past form of “cough” — exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading So we coughed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, we found the whole conversation very pleasant and improving.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
set up or found
From this reading In fact, we found the whole conversation very pleasant and improving.
furtheredverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərd/
past form of “further” — promote the growth of
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading In fact, we found the whole conversation very pleasant and improving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, we found the whole conversation very pleasant and improving.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
ManagingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
mustn't
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From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
by chance
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading In fact, we found the whole conversation very pleasant and improving.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So we coughed.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
precisely as stated
From this reading In fact, we found the whole conversation very pleasant and improving.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But we could not help reflecting that our financial purpose in visiting the bank was not being furthered by it, and that the Managing Editor might perhaps be impatient for our presence at the office.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the circumstances, we were strong for silk, and we were glad to think the girls were taking it up.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In fact, we found the whole conversation very pleasant and improving.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course, his humor would all depend on what sort of golf he had played the afternoon before, but one mustn’t count too confidently on a good score.
