Chapter XI

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

(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 When all visible wants are supplied, you must simply create new wants to satisfy.

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

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When all visible wants are supplied, you must simply create new wants to satisfy.

for the reason that

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Patient willingness to do whatever turns up will only bring success when things turn up.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading HOW HE STAYED IN COLLEGE "Business is the systematic supplying of wants.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading HOW HE STAYED IN COLLEGE "Business is the systematic supplying of wants.

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading Under the conditions of modern competition things seldom turn up of themselves."

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Under the conditions of modern competition things seldom turn up of themselves."

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading When all visible wants are supplied, you must simply create new wants to satisfy.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Patient willingness to do whatever turns up will only bring success when things turn up.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

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

From this reading HOW HE STAYED IN COLLEGE "Business is the systematic supplying of wants.

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

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

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From this reading HOW HE STAYED IN COLLEGE "Business is the systematic supplying of wants.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HOW HE STAYED IN COLLEGE "Business is the systematic supplying of wants.

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

From this reading HOW HE STAYED IN COLLEGE "Business is the systematic supplying of wants.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

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

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Under the conditions of modern competition things seldom turn up of themselves."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading When all visible wants are supplied, you must simply create new wants to satisfy.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading When all visible wants are supplied, you must simply create new wants to satisfy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW HE STAYED IN COLLEGE "Business is the systematic supplying of wants.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

and nothing more

From this reading Patient willingness to do whatever turns up will only bring success when things turn up.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Patient willingness to do whatever turns up will only bring success when things turn up.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading When all visible wants are supplied, you must simply create new wants to satisfy.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

not often

From this reading Under the conditions of modern competition things seldom turn up of themselves."

and nothing more

From this reading When all visible wants are supplied, you must simply create new wants to satisfy.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading HOW HE STAYED IN COLLEGE "Business is the systematic supplying of wants.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Patient willingness to do whatever turns up will only bring success when things turn up.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading When all visible wants are supplied, you must simply create new wants to satisfy.

the activity of supplying or providing something

From this reading HOW HE STAYED IN COLLEGE "Business is the systematic supplying of wants.

characterized by order and planning

From this reading HOW HE STAYED IN COLLEGE "Business is the systematic supplying of wants.

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

From this reading HOW HE STAYED IN COLLEGE "Business is the systematic supplying of wants.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Under the conditions of modern competition things seldom turn up of themselves."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Patient willingness to do whatever turns up will only bring success when things turn up.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

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

From this reading When all visible wants are supplied, you must simply create new wants to satisfy.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Patient willingness to do whatever turns up will only bring success when things turn up.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading Patient willingness to do whatever turns up will only bring success when things turn up.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the conditions of modern competition things seldom turn up of themselves."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Patient willingness to do whatever turns up will only bring success when things turn up.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading When all visible wants are supplied, you must simply create new wants to satisfy.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading HOW HE STAYED IN COLLEGE "Business is the systematic supplying of wants.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Patient willingness to do whatever turns up will only bring success when things turn up.

at the time that

From this reading When all visible wants are supplied, you must simply create new wants to satisfy.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Patient willingness to do whatever turns up will only bring success when things turn up.

cheerful compliance

From this reading Patient willingness to do whatever turns up will only bring success when things turn up.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Mr. Lee, Lucky's father, had said this one evening after dinner during the happy holidays; and Will remembered every word of it, not only because he had great respect for successful Mr. Lee's opinions, but because what he said seemed to apply to his own quandary.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When all visible wants are supplied, you must simply create new wants to satisfy.