completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And you are right,” replied the other quietly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And you are right,” replied the other quietly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
counterpartnounUS /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
make reference to
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
and nothing more
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “And you are right,” replied the other quietly.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
with low volume
From this reading “And you are right,” replied the other quietly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “And you are right,” replied the other quietly.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “And you are right,” replied the other quietly.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
express in words
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
with low volume
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
carry out
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
turn-over
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From this reading I am the sole owner of one of the largest, if not the largest, business enterprises in America; certainly its turn-over, at least, is beyond question the biggest on the American continent.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I might mention in passing that I am not in particularly good health, and the sea voyage I was ordered to take explains my presence here.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “It is not only not ordinary, but is, I think I may safely say, absolutely unique and without its counterpart.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And you are right,” replied the other quietly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Something tells me,” said the young man softly, “that the situation is not an ordinary one.”
