used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
accumulatingverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “accumulate” — get or gather together
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
advisesverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
at or in the front
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
BlindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Hartwell was carrying out energetically his declared intention of informing himself generally.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
being joined in close association
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Hartwell was carrying out energetically his declared intention of informing himself generally.
derivingnounUS /dərˈaɪvɪŋ/
(historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading Hartwell was carrying out energetically his declared intention of informing himself generally.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Hartwell was carrying out energetically his declared intention of informing himself generally.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
Hartwell
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From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The idea of a proper valuation of its quality never occurred to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hartwell was carrying out energetically his declared intention of informing himself generally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hartwell was carrying out energetically his declared intention of informing himself generally.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of a proper valuation of its quality never occurred to him.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Hartwell was carrying out energetically his declared intention of informing himself generally.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Hartwell was carrying out energetically his declared intention of informing himself generally.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The idea of a proper valuation of its quality never occurred to him.
immediately past
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The idea of a proper valuation of its quality never occurred to him.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The idea of a proper valuation of its quality never occurred to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hartwell was carrying out energetically his declared intention of informing himself generally.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The idea of a proper valuation of its quality never occurred to him.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The idea of a proper valuation of its quality never occurred to him.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
RainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
precisely, exactly
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
valuationnounUS /væljuːˈeɪʃən/
an appraisal of the value of something
From this reading The idea of a proper valuation of its quality never occurred to him.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the last part of the proverb Hartwell was paying diligent heed; the first, so far as he was concerned, he took for granted.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Blinded Eyes_ An old proverb advises us to be sure we are right, then go ahead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was accumulating a vast fund of data on various subjects connected with the affairs of the Rainbow Company, and he was deriving great satisfaction from the contemplation of the quantity.
