used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Do you recall the price he was asking?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "He was asking considerably less than he really believed the Brutus to be worth," Nan replied honestly.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
BrutusnounUS /ˈbruːtəs/
statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
From this reading "He was asking considerably less than he really believed the Brutus to be worth," Nan replied honestly.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly not."
charterverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtər/
hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
conserveverbUS /kənˈsɜːrv/
keep constant through physical or chemical reactions or evolutionary change
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading "He was asking considerably less than he really believed the Brutus to be worth," Nan replied honestly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you recall the price he was asking?"
divisible by two
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Your father had it up for sale last year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Your father had it up for sale last year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Do you recall the price he was asking?"
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "He was asking considerably less than he really believed the Brutus to be worth," Nan replied honestly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Your father had it up for sale last year.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
immediately past
From this reading Your father had it up for sale last year.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "He was asking considerably less than he really believed the Brutus to be worth," Nan replied honestly.
something that is lost
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
LumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "He was asking considerably less than he really believed the Brutus to be worth," Nan replied honestly.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Certainly not."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Do you recall the price he was asking?"
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "He was asking considerably less than he really believed the Brutus to be worth," Nan replied honestly.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Do you recall the price he was asking?"
reimbursedverbUS /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrst/
past form of “reimburse” — pay back for some expense incurred
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "He was asking considerably less than he really believed the Brutus to be worth," Nan replied honestly.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Your father had it up for sale last year.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "He was asking considerably less than he really believed the Brutus to be worth," Nan replied honestly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
Tyee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Your father had it up for sale last year.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do you recall the price he was asking?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "He was asking considerably less than he really believed the Brutus to be worth," Nan replied honestly.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Your father had it up for sale last year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, the Tyee Lumber Company used reasonable care to conserve your property, and while there's a question whether the company's responsible for the loss of the boat if it's been stolen, even while under charter to us, nevertheless, you will be reimbursed for the value of the boat.
