used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading When it came to this point, Pemberton, not wishing to embarrass his associates, resigned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When it came to this point, Pemberton, not wishing to embarrass his associates, resigned.
rid of obstructions
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
contractornounUS /ˈkɑːntræktər/
someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
donor'snounUS /ˈdoʊnərz/
possessive form of “donor” — person who makes a gift of property
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
embarrassverbUS /ɪmˈberəs/
cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious
From this reading When it came to this point, Pemberton, not wishing to embarrass his associates, resigned.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the end Everett Wheeler settled the matter.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
Everett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the end Everett Wheeler settled the matter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
come to pass
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the end Everett Wheeler settled the matter.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In the end Everett Wheeler settled the matter.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
Pemberton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When it came to this point, Pemberton, not wishing to embarrass his associates, resigned.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When it came to this point, Pemberton, not wishing to embarrass his associates, resigned.
prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading When it came to this point, Pemberton, not wishing to embarrass his associates, resigned.
ruiningnounUS /ˈruːɪnɪŋ/
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading In the end Everett Wheeler settled the matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When it came to this point, Pemberton, not wishing to embarrass his associates, resigned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
trusteenounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiː/
a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
trusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading After the first gust of passion it was clear enough that the trustees could not have a scandal about the building.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
WheelernounUS /ˈwiːlər/
Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading In the end Everett Wheeler settled the matter.
at the time that
From this reading When it came to this point, Pemberton, not wishing to embarrass his associates, resigned.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading As the architect had said to his wife, nothing of a serious nature was to happen.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading When it came to this point, Pemberton, not wishing to embarrass his associates, resigned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the contractor were prosecuted, the architect, the donor's nephew, would be involved; and, besides, it was plain that Wheeler could not continue as trustee and assist in ruining his cousin.
