used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
matters of personal concern
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
from appearances alone
From this reading The distance between Graystone Hall and the factory apparently was becoming greater from month to month.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The truth was that matters still lagged at the factory, as Rawn ought to have known.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The distance between Graystone Hall and the factory apparently was becoming greater from month to month.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The distance between Graystone Hall and the factory apparently was becoming greater from month to month.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading And always here was his wife to console him and to interest him.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The distance between Graystone Hall and the factory apparently was becoming greater from month to month.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading The truth was that matters still lagged at the factory, as Rawn ought to have known.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The distance between Graystone Hall and the factory apparently was becoming greater from month to month.
Graystone
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From this reading The distance between Graystone Hall and the factory apparently was becoming greater from month to month.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The distance between Graystone Hall and the factory apparently was becoming greater from month to month.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The distance between Graystone Hall and the factory apparently was becoming greater from month to month.
Halsey
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From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
helplessnessnounUS /ˈhelpləsnəs/
powerlessness revealed by an inability to act
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And always here was his wife to console him and to interest him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And always here was his wife to console him and to interest him.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
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 Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The truth was that matters still lagged at the factory, as Rawn ought to have known.
laggedverbUS /læɡd/
inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
From this reading The truth was that matters still lagged at the factory, as Rawn ought to have known.
immediately past
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The truth was that matters still lagged at the factory, as Rawn ought to have known.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The distance between Graystone Hall and the factory apparently was becoming greater from month to month.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
newly-found
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From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
not any; not one
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
oppressverbUS /əˈpres/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
in other respects or ways
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The truth was that matters still lagged at the factory, as Rawn ought to have known.
by chance
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
Rawn
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From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
not in physical motion
From this reading The truth was that matters still lagged at the factory, as Rawn ought to have known.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The truth was that matters still lagged at the factory, as Rawn ought to have known.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The truth was that matters still lagged at the factory, as Rawn ought to have known.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth was that matters still lagged at the factory, as Rawn ought to have known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
at the time that
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, he did know; but always his curious helplessness in regard to Halsey--who alone knew the last secrets of the most intricate devices of the company's property--continued to oppress him.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading And always here was his wife to console him and to interest him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading FOUR BEING NO COMPANY I Happy in his newly-found domestic delights, Mr. Rawn was perhaps more careless than otherwise he would have been regarding business affairs, and that at a time when they needed care.
