used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
don't
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From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He's turned down every man we've sent him."
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
EngineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He's turned down every man we've sent him."
evictionnounUS /ɪˈvɪkʃən/
action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
hadn't
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From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
he's
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From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Keep your nerve, Peter Manners told himself; it's only a job.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
it's
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From this reading Keep your nerve, Peter Manners told himself; it's only a job.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Keep your nerve, Peter Manners told himself; it's only a job.
and nothing more
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Keep your nerve, Peter Manners told himself; it's only a job.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
social deportment
From this reading Keep your nerve, Peter Manners told himself; it's only a job.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Keep your nerve, Peter Manners told himself; it's only a job.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
and nothing more
From this reading Keep your nerve, Peter Manners told himself; it's only a job.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Keep your nerve, Peter Manners told himself; it's only a job.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
ProfessionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
reservesnounUS /rɪˈzɜːrvz/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
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From this reading He's turned down every man we've sent him."
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
not in physical motion
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
sturdieradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdiər/
comparative of “sturdy” — having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Keep your nerve, Peter Manners told himself; it's only a job.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He's turned down every man we've sent him."
unemployedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnemˈplɔɪd/
not engaged in a gainful occupation
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Clay, at the Association of Professional Engineers, who had set up the appointment, hadn't eased Peter's nervousness by admitting, "I don't know what in hell he's looking for.
we've
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From this reading He's turned down every man we've sent him."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
at the time that
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
which person or people
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Nothing in the world could be happier and mere serene than a man who loves his work--but what happens when it loves him back?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Keep your nerve, Peter Manners told himself; it's only a job.
zeroadjectiveUS /ˈzɪroʊ/
indicating the absence of any or all units under consideration
From this reading But nerve has to rest on a sturdier foundation than cash reserves just above zero and eviction if he came away from this interview still unemployed.
