used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading It seemed agreeable to him once more to enjoy the comforts of a liberal home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
a line of approach
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Frank had had some doubts as to how he would satisfy Mr. Percival in his capacity of private secretary.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading It seemed agreeable to him once more to enjoy the comforts of a liberal home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Frank had had some doubts as to how he would satisfy Mr. Percival in his capacity of private secretary.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It seemed agreeable to him once more to enjoy the comforts of a liberal home.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
a man of refinement
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank had had some doubts as to how he would satisfy Mr. Percival in his capacity of private secretary.
only a very short time before
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed agreeable to him once more to enjoy the comforts of a liberal home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It seemed agreeable to him once more to enjoy the comforts of a liberal home.
how
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From this reading Frank had had some doubts as to how he would satisfy Mr. Percival in his capacity of private secretary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank had had some doubts as to how he would satisfy Mr. Percival in his capacity of private secretary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading It seemed agreeable to him once more to enjoy the comforts of a liberal home.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It seemed agreeable to him once more to enjoy the comforts of a liberal home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Frank had had some doubts as to how he would satisfy Mr. Percival in his capacity of private secretary.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed agreeable to him once more to enjoy the comforts of a liberal home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
on one occasion
From this reading It seemed agreeable to him once more to enjoy the comforts of a liberal home.
Percival
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From this reading Frank had had some doubts as to how he would satisfy Mr. Percival in his capacity of private secretary.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Frank had had some doubts as to how he would satisfy Mr. Percival in his capacity of private secretary.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed agreeable to him once more to enjoy the comforts of a liberal home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Frank had had some doubts as to how he would satisfy Mr. Percival in his capacity of private secretary.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading FRANK AS PRIVATE SECRETARY The next day Frank transferred his residence to Madison Avenue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was assigned to a pleasant room, decidedly superior, it need hardly be said, to his room at Clinton Place.
(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 He was determined to do his best, but thought it possible that the old gentleman might require more than he could do well.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Frank had had some doubts as to how he would satisfy Mr. Percival in his capacity of private secretary.
