used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
aimlessadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmləs/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
(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 As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another year passed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
Binks
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From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading What mattered it whether he and Reed had one or two contracts more or less in the year?
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
divisible by two
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What mattered it whether he and Reed had one or two contracts more or less in the year?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading What mattered it whether he and Reed had one or two contracts more or less in the year?
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
take the midday meal
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading What mattered it whether he and Reed had one or two contracts more or less in the year?
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What mattered it whether he and Reed had one or two contracts more or less in the year?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What mattered it whether he and Reed had one or two contracts more or less in the year?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What mattered it whether he and Reed had one or two contracts more or less in the year?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Another year passed.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
with low volume
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading What mattered it whether he and Reed had one or two contracts more or less in the year?
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What mattered it whether he and Reed had one or two contracts more or less in the year?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
up to a particular time
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither of them really was in need of the profits earned, and the business continued to come as fast as they cared to attend to it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading What mattered it whether he and Reed had one or two contracts more or less in the year?
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What mattered it whether he and Reed had one or two contracts more or less in the year?
in or at the place that
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading What mattered it whether he and Reed had one or two contracts more or less in the year?
in the company of; together with
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading John liked best the outside work, for then he took Binks along with him, and sometimes in bad weather he even brought the dog to the office, where Binks would lie quietly under his desk till called out by his master for lunch or a short stroll in the quieter streets.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As he had feared it would be, John's life was all but aimless and becoming even monotonous.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Another year passed.
