used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
canceledverbUS /ˈkænsəld/
past form of “cancel” — postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
Finch's
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From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading To himself he said, "The lad's a find, I'm thinking.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
Fred
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From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To himself he said, "The lad's a find, I'm thinking.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To himself he said, "The lad's a find, I'm thinking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
I'm
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From this reading To himself he said, "The lad's a find, I'm thinking.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And that's the idea, Peter.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
lad's
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From this reading To himself he said, "The lad's a find, I'm thinking.
McDougall
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From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
and nothing more
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading To himself he said, "The lad's a find, I'm thinking.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
express in words
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
sellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
SouthwesternadjectiveUS /ˌsaʊˈθwestərn/
situated in or oriented toward the southwest
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading From Finch's talk I should say he has not only a natural knack of selling, but he sells for keeps.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
that's
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From this reading And that's the idea, Peter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading To himself he said, "The lad's a find, I'm thinking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
tutelagenounUS /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/
teaching pupils individually (usually by a tutor hired privately)
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading CHRIST AND THE EAST For a first trip the Southwestern expedition under Fred Finch's tutelage had been something of an exploit.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Finch's report to Peter McDougall was more than verified by the order sheets, and the observant Peter, keeping track of things during the succeeding weeks, noticed with quiet satisfaction that not a single order Was canceled.
