Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

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

From this reading "You ought to have an experienced assistant," said Meadows.

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

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

any thing at all

From this reading Meadows was not so sure that his brother would refuse any place, but he thought it better not to say anything in reply.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading "You ought to have an experienced assistant," said Meadows.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

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

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But an experienced man like your brother would not take the place of assistant cashier."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading But an experienced man like your brother would not take the place of assistant cashier."

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

having made preparations

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading "You ought to have an experienced assistant," said Meadows.

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From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

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

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You ought to have an experienced assistant," said Meadows.

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

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

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

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

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

From this reading Meadows was not so sure that his brother would refuse any place, but he thought it better not to say anything in reply.

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

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Meadows was not so sure that his brother would refuse any place, but he thought it better not to say anything in reply.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But an experienced man like your brother would not take the place of assistant cashier."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading "You ought to have an experienced assistant," said Meadows.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But an experienced man like your brother would not take the place of assistant cashier."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "You ought to have an experienced assistant," said Meadows.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But an experienced man like your brother would not take the place of assistant cashier."

show unwillingness towards

From this reading Meadows was not so sure that his brother would refuse any place, but he thought it better not to say anything in reply.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Meadows was not so sure that his brother would refuse any place, but he thought it better not to say anything in reply.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You ought to have an experienced assistant," said Meadows.

express in words

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

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

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Meadows was not so sure that his brother would refuse any place, but he thought it better not to say anything in reply.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Meadows was not so sure that his brother would refuse any place, but he thought it better not to say anything in reply.

carry out

From this reading But an experienced man like your brother would not take the place of assistant cashier."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

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

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

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

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

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

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Meadows was not so sure that his brother would refuse any place, but he thought it better not to say anything in reply.

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

From this reading "You ought to have an experienced assistant," said Meadows.

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

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

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

From this reading This was the first occasion on which any officer of the bank had shown his good sense by consulting Meadows, and he was on that account the more disposed to encourage Farnsworth.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You ought to have an experienced assistant," said Meadows.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If, now," said Farnsworth, "I could have as good a man as they say your brother is, I would be better fixed.