used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
admonishingly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It's easy enough to start, the thing will be to keep it up."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I should have been very disappointed with them if they had not," said he.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
bragverbUS /bræɡ/
show off
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading "I should have been very disappointed with them if they had not," said he.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "It's easy enough to start, the thing will be to keep it up."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "It's easy enough to start, the thing will be to keep it up."
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I should have been very disappointed with them if they had not," said he.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I should have been very disappointed with them if they had not," said he.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I should have been very disappointed with them if they had not," said he.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It's easy enough to start, the thing will be to keep it up."
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's easy enough to start, the thing will be to keep it up."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "It's easy enough to start, the thing will be to keep it up."
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I should have been very disappointed with them if they had not," said he.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should have been very disappointed with them if they had not," said he.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should have been very disappointed with them if they had not," said he.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "It's easy enough to start, the thing will be to keep it up."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
a quantity of money
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Remember," he added, "it will be better not to brag out of doors about our profits or that sort of thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I should have been very disappointed with them if they had not," said he.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I should have been very disappointed with them if they had not," said he.
a special situation
From this reading "It's easy enough to start, the thing will be to keep it up."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's easy enough to start, the thing will be to keep it up."
treasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/
an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
at the time that
From this reading It will be time enough to talk about that when we are able to hand over a good lump sum to the clubs.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It's easy enough to start, the thing will be to keep it up."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I should have been very disappointed with them if they had not," said he.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think you boys have started very well," began the treasurer, but her husband held up his finger admonishingly.
