used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
academicadjectiveUS /ˌækəˈdemɪk/
associated with academia or an academy
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
AjaxnounUS /ˈeɪdʒæks/
a mythical Greek hero; a warrior who fought against Troy in the Iliad
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
for the reason that
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
the act of departing
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What does Mr. Manning say to your plan?"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He makes no objection," said Frank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "He makes no objection," said Frank.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading What does Mr. Manning say to your plan?"
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading What does Mr. Manning say to your plan?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
absolutely essential
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
not any; not one
From this reading "He makes no objection," said Frank.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading "He makes no objection," said Frank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading What does Mr. Manning say to your plan?"
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
express in words
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GOOD-BYE Frank had fixed upon the Tuesday morning succeeding the close of the academic term for his departure from home.
Vincent
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From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monday was devoted to a few necessary preparations and a few calls on old friends, among them Col. Vincent, the owner of Ajax.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What does Mr. Manning say to your plan?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Frank," said the colonel, kindly, "I feel a strong interest in your welfare, more especially because of the wrong which I do not scruple to say has been done you.
