used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
ASPIRATIONSnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading BOB'S ASPIRATIONS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading You will get no birds from him.
BOB'SnounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading BOB'S ASPIRATIONS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
disappointverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You will get no birds from him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You will get no birds from him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You will get no birds from him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
absolutely essential
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
not any; not one
From this reading You will get no birds from him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
a human being
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
quailsnounUS /kweɪlz/
plural of “quail” — flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
get something; come into possession of
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
filled with satisfaction
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
try to get or reach
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
trappingnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋ/
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
which person or people
From this reading They did not seek the contract for themselves, but for another person, who knows nothing whatever about trapping, and who is much too indolent to put forth the necessary exertion if he did.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If, after waiting a reasonable time--I should think two weeks would be long enough--you become satisfied of this fact, I shall be happy to receive your order, and will guarantee you satisfaction."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think it my duty to inform you that the parties to whom you have given your order for fifty dozen live quails will certainly disappoint you.
