used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The young man gazed at them astonished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Laroque resumed his seat and prepared to listen but they smiled at him in paternal reproof.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
behemothsnounUS /bɪˈhiːməθs/
plural of “behemoth” — someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Laroque resumed his seat and prepared to listen but they smiled at him in paternal reproof.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "_Most_ certainly not!"
CLAIMSnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
true confidential information
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
DOWERnounUS /daʊr/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Not here, my indiscreet friend!"
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The young man gazed at them astonished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Not here, my indiscreet friend!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Laroque resumed his seat and prepared to listen but they smiled at him in paternal reproof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laroque resumed his seat and prepared to listen but they smiled at him in paternal reproof.
indiscreetadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
lacking discretion; injudicious
From this reading "Not here, my indiscreet friend!"
Laroque
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Laroque resumed his seat and prepared to listen but they smiled at him in paternal reproof.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
hear with intention
From this reading Laroque resumed his seat and prepared to listen but they smiled at him in paternal reproof.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man gazed at them astonished.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "_Most_ certainly not!"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Not here, my indiscreet friend!"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not here, my indiscreet friend!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
offspringnounUS /ˈɔːfsprɪŋ/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading Laroque resumed his seat and prepared to listen but they smiled at him in paternal reproof.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
pawedverbUS /pɔːd/
past form of “paw” — scrape with the paws
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Laroque resumed his seat and prepared to listen but they smiled at him in paternal reproof.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading Laroque resumed his seat and prepared to listen but they smiled at him in paternal reproof.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Laroque resumed his seat and prepared to listen but they smiled at him in paternal reproof.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Laroque resumed his seat and prepared to listen but they smiled at him in paternal reproof.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Laroque resumed his seat and prepared to listen but they smiled at him in paternal reproof.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The young man gazed at them astonished.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
at the time that
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CONCERNING DOWER CLAIMS When the partners had pawed over and patted their new employer like a couple of affectionate behemoths welcoming back their lost offspring, the elder suggested that they must now come to the business details of the first mission which was to be entrusted to him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man gazed at them astonished.
