used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Rawn cared little for maxims, being above them, in his own belief, at least.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading John Rawn cared little for maxims, being above them, in his own belief, at least.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading John Rawn cared little for maxims, being above them, in his own belief, at least.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading John Rawn cared little for maxims, being above them, in his own belief, at least.
an occurrence of something
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Nothing is cheaper than maxims, in type, in worsted, or in transparencies.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
embodyingverbUS /ɪmˈbɑːdiɪŋ/
-ing form of “embody” — represent in bodily form
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
divisible by two
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Rawn cared little for maxims, being above them, in his own belief, at least.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing is cheaper than maxims, in type, in worsted, or in transparencies.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Rawn cared little for maxims, being above them, in his own belief, at least.
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 John Rawn cared little for maxims, being above them, in his own belief, at least.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading John Rawn cared little for maxims, being above them, in his own belief, at least.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
engage in
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
maximsnounUS /ˈmæksəmz/
plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing is cheaper than maxims, in type, in worsted, or in transparencies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing is cheaper than maxims, in type, in worsted, or in transparencies.
others
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From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading John Rawn cared little for maxims, being above them, in his own belief, at least.
PARTNERnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
professverbUS /prəˈfes/
practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
Rawn
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From this reading John Rawn cared little for maxims, being above them, in his own belief, at least.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing is cheaper than maxims, in type, in worsted, or in transparencies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading John Rawn cared little for maxims, being above them, in his own belief, at least.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
transparenciesnounUS /trænˈsperənsiz/
plural of “transparency” — permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
From this reading Nothing is cheaper than maxims, in type, in worsted, or in transparencies.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Nothing is cheaper than maxims, in type, in worsted, or in transparencies.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
which person or people
From this reading THE SILENT PARTNER I There are men who make a living, sometimes a very good one, through the process of teaching others to do what they themselves can not do.
worstednounUS /ˈwɜːrstɪd/
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
From this reading Nothing is cheaper than maxims, in type, in worsted, or in transparencies.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can purchase for a price in any of many quarters printed maxims embodying full formula covering the secret of success; in each case from one who has not succeeded.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To be in the fashion you should have certain of these above your desk, and should incline your ear to those who profess to teach what can not be taught even by those most nearly fitted to teach.
