adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Something seemed to tell him that all would be well.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His suit was pressed, his shoes gleamed brightly, and his chin was smoothly shaven.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
boarding-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
BOSS'SnounUS /ˈbɔːsɪz/
possessive form of “boss” — a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading His suit was pressed, his shoes gleamed brightly, and his chin was smoothly shaven.
bringsverbUS /brɪŋz/
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
CATCHESnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
chinnounUS /tʃɪn/
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading His suit was pressed, his shoes gleamed brightly, and his chin was smoothly shaven.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
down-town
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
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 JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
exhilarationnounUS /ɪɡˌzɪlərˈeɪʃən/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
expressedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsprest/
communicated in words
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
EYEnounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading His suit was pressed, his shoes gleamed brightly, and his chin was smoothly shaven.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something seemed to tell him that all would be well.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
JIMMYverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
optimismnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪzəm/
the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
Pett's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
preparednessnounUS /priˈperədnəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading His suit was pressed, his shoes gleamed brightly, and his chin was smoothly shaven.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Something seemed to tell him that all would be well.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading His suit was pressed, his shoes gleamed brightly, and his chin was smoothly shaven.
shoesnounUS /ʃuːz/
a particular situation
From this reading His suit was pressed, his shoes gleamed brightly, and his chin was smoothly shaven.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading His suit was pressed, his shoes gleamed brightly, and his chin was smoothly shaven.
SomethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something seemed to tell him that all would be well.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
substitutingnounUS /ˈsʌbstɪtuːtɪŋ/
working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading His suit was pressed, his shoes gleamed brightly, and his chin was smoothly shaven.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Something seemed to tell him that all would be well.
ten-thirty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 Something seemed to tell him that all would be well.
well-chosenadjective
well expressed and to the point
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading JIMMY CATCHES THE BOSS'S EYE When Jimmy arrived at Mr. Pett's office on Pine Street at ten-thirty the next morning--his expressed intention of getting up early enough to be there by nine having proved an empty boast--he was in a high state of preparedness.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had made ready for what might be a trying interview by substituting a combination of well-chosen dishes at an expensive hotel for the less imaginative boarding-house breakfast with which he had of late been insulting his interior.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Something seemed to tell him that all would be well.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
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 These things, combined with the perfection of the morning and that vague exhilaration which a fine day in down-town New York brings to the man who has not got to work, increased his natural optimism.
