used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
(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 He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There ought to be enough so that something can be found after your estate is settled.”
for the reason that
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
of short duration or distance
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There ought to be enough so that something can be found after your estate is settled.”
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading There ought to be enough so that something can be found after your estate is settled.”
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “I’d make it five hundred if I could,” said Harry.
set up or found
From this reading There ought to be enough so that something can be found after your estate is settled.”
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
ten 10s
From this reading “I’d make it five hundred if I could,” said Harry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’d make it five hundred if I could,” said Harry.
I'd
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From this reading “I’d make it five hundred if I could,” said Harry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There ought to be enough so that something can be found after your estate is settled.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
it's
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From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
engage in
From this reading “I’d make it five hundred if I could,” said Harry.
and nothing more
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
not any; not one
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading There ought to be enough so that something can be found after your estate is settled.”
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading There ought to be enough so that something can be found after your estate is settled.”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There ought to be enough so that something can be found after your estate is settled.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There ought to be enough so that something can be found after your estate is settled.”
carry out
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There ought to be enough so that something can be found after your estate is settled.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There ought to be enough so that something can be found after your estate is settled.”
a special situation
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
thousand-dollar
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From this reading He saw Murray personally, but, as he did not explain his purpose or situation, their conference was brief: Murray merely asked if he thought a thousand-dollar policy was all he could afford.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry was a good risk, and he had no difficulty in getting a policy.
at the time that
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Because,” said Murray, “when you go after a good thing it’s wise to take all you can of it.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There ought to be enough so that something can be found after your estate is settled.”
