Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

lacking professional skill or expertise

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

have

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

liveliness and eagerness

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

a person who buys

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

the act of buying

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

the quality of being worthy of desiring

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Conward's manner pleased her; the house he showed pleased her, and she was eager to have it over with.

spoken with emphasis

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

involving financial matters

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

set up or found

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Conward's manner pleased her; the house he showed pleased her, and she was eager to have it over with.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Conward's manner pleased her; the house he showed pleased her, and she was eager to have it over with.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

engage in

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Conward's manner pleased her; the house he showed pleased her, and she was eager to have it over with.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

absolutely essential

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

above and across; more than

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Conward's manner pleased her; the house he showed pleased her, and she was eager to have it over with.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

more readily or willingly

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

used or designed for residence or limited to residences

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Conward's manner pleased her; the house he showed pleased her, and she was eager to have it over with.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Conward's manner pleased her; the house he showed pleased her, and she was eager to have it over with.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Oh, certainly," Conward agreed, and he plunged into a mass of incidents to show how profitable investments had been to other clients of the firm.

precisely as stated

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At this juncture Conward's mood of deliberation gave way to one of briskness; he summoned a car, and in a few minutes his clients were looking over the property which he had recommended.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He emphasized particularly the desirability of buying improved property--preferably residential property--and suddenly recalled that he had something very choice in which they might be interested.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Hardy, who, during her husband's lifetime had never found it necessary to bear financial responsibilities or make business decisions, was an amateurish buyer, her tendency being alternately to excess of caution on one side and recklessness on the other.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Conward's manner pleased her; the house he showed pleased her, and she was eager to have it over with.