Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading That lasted for about three months."

in the past

From this reading "He came to our firm three years ago and began to purchase various goods for the _Helen Shalley_.

(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 GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading At first he met all bills promptly and never asked for any rebate or commission.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading At first he met all bills promptly and never asked for any rebate or commission.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first he met all bills promptly and never asked for any rebate or commission.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "He came to our firm three years ago and began to purchase various goods for the _Helen Shalley_.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading At first he met all bills promptly and never asked for any rebate or commission.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "He came to our firm three years ago and began to purchase various goods for the _Helen Shalley_.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading At first he met all bills promptly and never asked for any rebate or commission.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading "He came to our firm three years ago and began to purchase various goods for the _Helen Shalley_.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first he met all bills promptly and never asked for any rebate or commission.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "He came to our firm three years ago and began to purchase various goods for the _Helen Shalley_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "He came to our firm three years ago and began to purchase various goods for the _Helen Shalley_.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading "He came to our firm three years ago and began to purchase various goods for the _Helen Shalley_.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading That lasted for about three months."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading At first he met all bills promptly and never asked for any rebate or commission.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading That lasted for about three months."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading At first he met all bills promptly and never asked for any rebate or commission.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At first he met all bills promptly and never asked for any rebate or commission.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "He came to our firm three years ago and began to purchase various goods for the _Helen Shalley_.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

with little or no delay

From this reading At first he met all bills promptly and never asked for any rebate or commission.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

give a reduction in the price during a sale

From this reading At first he met all bills promptly and never asked for any rebate or commission.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

carry out

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

express in words

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "He came to our firm three years ago and began to purchase various goods for the _Helen Shalley_.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading "He came to our firm three years ago and began to purchase various goods for the _Helen Shalley_.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading "He came to our firm three years ago and began to purchase various goods for the _Helen Shalley_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "That will be enough," answered Andrew Shalley, and brought out a book and a pencil, to take notes.

a late time of life

From this reading "He came to our firm three years ago and began to purchase various goods for the _Helen Shalley_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading GEORGE GAFFNEY'S STATEMENT "I cannot tell you all Peter Polk has done," said George Gaffney, on beginning his story, "but I can tell you all so far as it concerns his purchase of goods from Bann & Shadow."