used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
bluntlyadverbUS /ˈblʌntli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
consideratelyadverb
in a considerate manner
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
divisible by two
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
set up or found
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
assemble or get together
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
Grayle
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From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
imprudentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/
not prudent or wise
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
it's
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From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
Merryon
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From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
used to form the superlative
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
O'Rane
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From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
pleasantest
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From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
shorthand-writer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
a special situation
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Even so, if I may put it bluntly, it's an imprudent thing to do.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
(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 Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Neither O'Rane nor his wife offered any criticism, but Grayle considerately supplied the reason which both were hiding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That was discussed, I think," he said, "but I gather Mrs. O'Rane has her hands pretty full with work here."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading If you want work found for Miss Merryon, that ought not to be difficult in these times; I'll pay any money for a competent shorthand-writer in my own office."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Surely the simplest and most natural solution, as well as the pleasantest for both, is for Mrs. O'Rane to accompany you.
