used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
(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 Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I must see what can be done.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
foretoldverbUS /fɔːrˈtoʊld/
inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading "William, I never foretold this.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
good-will
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From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "William, I never foretold this.
I'll
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From this reading I'll leave no stone unturned."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
go away from a place
From this reading I'll leave no stone unturned."
loyallyadverbUS /ˈlɔɪəli/
with loyalty; in a loyal manner
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must see what can be done.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "William, I never foretold this.
not any; not one
From this reading I'll leave no stone unturned."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
a human being
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I must see what can be done.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
SolidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
in the near future
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I'll leave no stone unturned."
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "William, I never foretold this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
trade-values
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
truantnounUS /ˈtruːənt/
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
unturnedadjectiveUS /ənˈtɜːrnd/
not turned
From this reading I'll leave no stone unturned."
velocitynounUS /vəˈlɑːsəti/
distance travelled per unit time
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dale had made a common mistake in his calculations, and experience soon taught him that what is known as good-will, the most delicate and sensitive of all trade-values, can not by a mere stroke of the pen be transferred from one person to another.
which person or people
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
William
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From this reading "William, I never foretold this.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Solid customers turned truant; the business went down with terrifying velocity; and old Bates, who loyally came day after day to advise and assist, spoke with sincere regret.
