AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
(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 "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It was evident that he was in the clerk's power, and just as evident that the latter wanted to be bought off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading It was evident that he was in the clerk's power, and just as evident that the latter wanted to be bought off.
deem to be
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that he was in the clerk's power, and just as evident that the latter wanted to be bought off.
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evident that he was in the clerk's power, and just as evident that the latter wanted to be bought off.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that he was in the clerk's power, and just as evident that the latter wanted to be bought off.
and nothing more
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was evident that he was in the clerk's power, and just as evident that the latter wanted to be bought off.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading HOW MATTERS WERE ARRANGED.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was evident that he was in the clerk's power, and just as evident that the latter wanted to be bought off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
and nothing more
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It was evident that he was in the clerk's power, and just as evident that the latter wanted to be bought off.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was evident that he was in the clerk's power, and just as evident that the latter wanted to be bought off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW MATTERS WERE ARRANGED.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After the clerk had left him, Paul Morton began to consider what was best to be done.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "After all, it is not so bad," he said to himself, "he has his price; the only question is, whether that price is an exorbitant one or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had at first been inclined to despise this man as insignificant and incapable of mischief, but the interview which he had just had convinced him that on this point he was mistaken.
