used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
(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 This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had not spent an altogether happy two years in that office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had not spent an altogether happy two years in that office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
confined by bonds
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
Francis
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From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not spent an altogether happy two years in that office.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He had not spent an altogether happy two years in that office.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
immediately past
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not spent an altogether happy two years in that office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had not spent an altogether happy two years in that office.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
and nothing more
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
refrain from harming
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had not spent an altogether happy two years in that office.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had not spent an altogether happy two years in that office.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
WalkernounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was in all probability the last piece of work that he should be called upon to do for that firm, and the thought was pleasant to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
which person or people
From this reading Wright was the only member of the firm who came often to Chicago; he dropped into the office nearly every month, arriving from somewhere south or east, and bound for somewhere north or west, with only a few days to spare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading The morning after the funeral Francis Jackson Hart resumed his work on the plans of a large hotel that Walker, Post, and Wright were to build in Denver.
a late time of life
From this reading He had not spent an altogether happy two years in that office.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It was a large firm, with other offices in St. Paul and New York, and work under construction in a dozen different states.
