used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
anew
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
bondholdersnounUS /ˈbɑːndhoʊldərz/
plural of “bondholder” — a holder of bonds issued by a government or corporation
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
an occurrence of something
From this reading His languor and indifference now disappeared; he spoke feelingly of the generosity of his Williams classmate, who had placed the Sycamore case in his hands.
classmatenounUS /ˈklæsmeɪt/
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading His languor and indifference now disappeared; he spoke feelingly of the generosity of his Williams classmate, who had placed the Sycamore case in his hands.
client'snounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
possessive form of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading His languor and indifference now disappeared; he spoke feelingly of the generosity of his Williams classmate, who had placed the Sycamore case in his hands.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
faithfulnessnounUS /ˈfeɪθfəlnes/
the quality of being faithful
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
feelinglyadverb
with great feeling
From this reading His languor and indifference now disappeared; he spoke feelingly of the generosity of his Williams classmate, who had placed the Sycamore case in his hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading His languor and indifference now disappeared; he spoke feelingly of the generosity of his Williams classmate, who had placed the Sycamore case in his hands.
GHOSTSnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading His languor and indifference now disappeared; he spoke feelingly of the generosity of his Williams classmate, who had placed the Sycamore case in his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
how
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From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
IndianapolisnounUS /ˌɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/
the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading His languor and indifference now disappeared; he spoke feelingly of the generosity of his Williams classmate, who had placed the Sycamore case in his hands.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
Kirkwood
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From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
Kirkwood's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
languornoun
a relaxed comfortable feeling
From this reading His languor and indifference now disappeared; he spoke feelingly of the generosity of his Williams classmate, who had placed the Sycamore case in his hands.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
a brief written record
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His languor and indifference now disappeared; he spoke feelingly of the generosity of his Williams classmate, who had placed the Sycamore case in his hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
Phil
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From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading His languor and indifference now disappeared; he spoke feelingly of the generosity of his Williams classmate, who had placed the Sycamore case in his hands.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading His languor and indifference now disappeared; he spoke feelingly of the generosity of his Williams classmate, who had placed the Sycamore case in his hands.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He rose early and kept office hours with a new faithfulness, and he frequently carried books and papers home for study.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
SycamorenounUS /ˈsɪkəmɔːr/
variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
tirelesslyadverbUS /ˈtaɪrləsli/
with indefatigable energy
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
TractionnounUS /ˈtrækʃən/
the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
trusteenounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiː/
a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
at the time that
From this reading It had always been Kirkwood's way when aroused to devote himself tirelessly to his client's business, and Phil had not failed to note how completely labor transformed him.
which person or people
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading His languor and indifference now disappeared; he spoke feelingly of the generosity of his Williams classmate, who had placed the Sycamore case in his hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading GHOSTS SEE THE LIGHT AGAIN Kirkwood plunged into work with an ardor that was not lost upon Phil.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Something was impending, Phil surmised, in the affairs of the Sycamore Traction Company, for he had been to Indianapolis to confer with the New York lawyer who represented the trustee for the bondholders and they had made an inspection of the road together.
