used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Milton sold a big bill of goods to Henry Feigenbaum."
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
speak to
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And, oh, Mr. Rothman, what do you think?
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Milton sold a big bill of goods to Henry Feigenbaum."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Milton sold a big bill of goods to Henry Feigenbaum."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
clerkshipnoun
the job of clerk
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "He did help me," Miss Levy cried from the doorway.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "He did help me," Miss Levy cried from the doorway.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And, oh, Mr. Rothman, what do you think?
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading "He did help me," Miss Levy cried from the doorway.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
Feigenbaum
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From this reading Milton sold a big bill of goods to Henry Feigenbaum."
Feldman
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From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
Feldman's
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From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "He did help me," Miss Levy cried from the doorway.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Milton sold a big bill of goods to Henry Feigenbaum."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He did help me," Miss Levy cried from the doorway.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "He did help me," Miss Levy cried from the doorway.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Milton sold a big bill of goods to Henry Feigenbaum."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
an instinctive motive
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
LevyverbUS /ˈlevi/
impose and collect
From this reading "He did help me," Miss Levy cried from the doorway.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He did help me," Miss Levy cried from the doorway.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading Milton sold a big bill of goods to Henry Feigenbaum."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "He did help me," Miss Levy cried from the doorway.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "And, oh, Mr. Rothman, what do you think?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Milton sold a big bill of goods to Henry Feigenbaum."
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "And, oh, Mr. Rothman, what do you think?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
and nothing more
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
Rothman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And, oh, Mr. Rothman, what do you think?
an educational institution
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Milton sold a big bill of goods to Henry Feigenbaum."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He did help me," Miss Levy cried from the doorway.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And, oh, Mr. Rothman, what do you think?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Milton sold a big bill of goods to Henry Feigenbaum."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And, oh, Mr. Rothman, what do you think?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading * * * * * Ferdinand Rothman divided his time between a downtown law school and the office of Henry D. Feldman, in which he was serving his clerkship preparatory to his admission to the bar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a close student not only of the law but of the manner and methods of his employer, and he reflected so successfully Mr. Feldman's pompous address that casual acquaintances repressed with difficulty an impulse to kick him on the spot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And, oh, Mr. Rothman, what do you think?
