used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STOP-GAP.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Andy
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From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
divisible by two
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Gilly
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From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
of the present time and place
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
Meriton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
easily agitated
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
partner'snounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
possessive form of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
on the contrary
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
STOP-GAP
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STOP-GAP.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The interview held one or two surprises for him.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was rather nervous about bringing the matter forward, fearing lest the mere idea of it, entertained by the junior partner, might seem treason in the eyes of his senior in the growing business of Gilbert Foot and Co.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Andy felt that he ought not to go to Meriton without having possessed himself of his partner's views.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Any reluctance--even a reluctant assent--from Gilly would put an immediate end to the project.
