used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading But any dream can suddenly shift into a nightmare...._] The receivers, two of them lawyers, had long faces when they sat down across from my desk in the office of the Imperial Printing Company.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
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addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
one or some or every or all without specification
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in or near a particular place or position
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in or to or toward a former location
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
botchedadjectiveUS /bɑːtʃt/
spoiled through incompetence or clumsiness
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a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading But any dream can suddenly shift into a nightmare...._] The receivers, two of them lawyers, had long faces when they sat down across from my desk in the office of the Imperial Printing Company.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
deadlinenounUS /ˈdedlaɪn/
the point in time at which something must be completed
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a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
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-ing form of “do” — engage in
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don't
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From this reading "I don't understand," I said helplessly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
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duplicatingverbUS /ˈduːplɪkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “duplicate” — make or do or perform again
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equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But any dream can suddenly shift into a nightmare...._] The receivers, two of them lawyers, had long faces when they sat down across from my desk in the office of the Imperial Printing Company.
FranklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But any dream can suddenly shift into a nightmare...._] The receivers, two of them lawyers, had long faces when they sat down across from my desk in the office of the Imperial Printing Company.
death of a person
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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he's
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helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading "I don't understand," I said helplessly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was stunned.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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ImperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
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lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading But any dream can suddenly shift into a nightmare...._] The receivers, two of them lawyers, had long faces when they sat down across from my desk in the office of the Imperial Printing Company.
liquidateverbUS /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/
get rid of (someone who may be a threat) by killing
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But any dream can suddenly shift into a nightmare...._] The receivers, two of them lawyers, had long faces when they sat down across from my desk in the office of the Imperial Printing Company.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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inflected form of “meet” — come together
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plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But any dream can suddenly shift into a nightmare...._] The receivers, two of them lawyers, had long faces when they sat down across from my desk in the office of the Imperial Printing Company.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
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olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
operateverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪt/
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
PrintingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
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production-manager's
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
re-do
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receiversnounUS /rəˈsiːvərz/
plural of “receiver” — set that receives radio or tv signals
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
Identical; not different.
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
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Shane
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From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading But any dream can suddenly shift into a nightmare...._] The receivers, two of them lawyers, had long faces when they sat down across from my desk in the office of the Imperial Printing Company.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
Sidenote
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for that reason; with the result that
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not in physical motion
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stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading I was stunned.
happening unexpectedly
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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there'll
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But any dream can suddenly shift into a nightmare...._] The receivers, two of them lawyers, had long faces when they sat down across from my desk in the office of the Imperial Printing Company.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
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know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I don't understand," I said helplessly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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precisely as stated
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was stunned.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
at the time that
From this reading But any dream can suddenly shift into a nightmare...._] The receivers, two of them lawyers, had long faces when they sat down across from my desk in the office of the Imperial Printing Company.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Frankly, Mr. Shane," said the older one, "it is a very grave question in our minds whether we should try to continue to operate the business or whether we should close the plant and liquidate the machinery and equipment the best we can."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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