used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As my report is to be made to the public there is no need of lying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As my report is to be made to the public there is no need of lying.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
ELUSIVEadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I have promised nothing and nothing is expected.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have promised nothing and nothing is expected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have promised nothing and nothing is expected.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
INSULTnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading As my report is to be made to the public there is no need of lying.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As my report is to be made to the public there is no need of lying.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
come together
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As my report is to be made to the public there is no need of lying.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading As my report is to be made to the public there is no need of lying.
not any; not one
From this reading As my report is to be made to the public there is no need of lying.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I have promised nothing and nothing is expected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I have promised nothing and nothing is expected.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading As my report is to be made to the public there is no need of lying.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
express in words
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As my report is to be made to the public there is no need of lying.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading If he is a man of trained habits--say a commercial traveller for an exacting firm--he will carry out his plans--or lie about them in his report to the home office.
under normal conditions
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
at the time that
From this reading THE ELUSIVE INSULT When a man starts on a journey he usually makes a plan before starting.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He will go to this place or that at such a time or times: He will meet this man and that--and will say to them thus and so.
