used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry Benton was a successful business man, there was no question about that.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Harry Benton was a successful business man, there was no question about that.
(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 He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading Harry Benton was a successful business man, there was no question about that.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Harry Benton was a successful business man, there was no question about that.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was his pleasure and privilege to give each year a few thousand dollars to the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
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 He had a business in Chicago that was thriving if not colossal.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading It was his pleasure and privilege to give each year a few thousand dollars to the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading He had a business in Chicago that was thriving if not colossal.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was his pleasure and privilege to give each year a few thousand dollars to the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was his pleasure and privilege to give each year a few thousand dollars to the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
gospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading It was his pleasure and privilege to give each year a few thousand dollars to the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a business in Chicago that was thriving if not colossal.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry Benton was a successful business man, there was no question about that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was his pleasure and privilege to give each year a few thousand dollars to the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had a business in Chicago that was thriving if not colossal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading It was his pleasure and privilege to give each year a few thousand dollars to the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Harry Benton was a successful business man, there was no question about that.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
multi-millionaires
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From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
not any; not one
From this reading Harry Benton was a successful business man, there was no question about that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was his pleasure and privilege to give each year a few thousand dollars to the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It was his pleasure and privilege to give each year a few thousand dollars to the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Harry Benton was a successful business man, there was no question about that.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
residentialadjectiveUS /ˌrezɪˈdenʃəl/
used or designed for residence or limited to residences
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Harry Benton was a successful business man, there was no question about that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harry Benton was a successful business man, there was no question about that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Harry Benton was a successful business man, there was no question about that.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From the income from this business he was able to own and maintain a beautiful and comfortable home in one of the residential districts of the great city.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It was his pleasure and privilege to give each year a few thousand dollars to the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading He had a business in Chicago that was thriving if not colossal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry Benton was a successful business man, there was no question about that.
which person or people
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
produce a literary work
From this reading He was not known in the commercial world as a "big" man, and he could not write out a check for a million dollars and give it to some charitable institution as some of the multi-millionaires can do, but he was regarded by all who knew him as a successful business man.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was his pleasure and privilege to give each year a few thousand dollars to the cause of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
