used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading However, a responsible man can afford to be irresponsible, and an industrious man to be extravagant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
appreciatesverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪts/
third-person singular of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, a responsible man can afford to be irresponsible, and an industrious man to be extravagant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
next to; at the side of
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading However, a responsible man can afford to be irresponsible, and an industrious man to be extravagant.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
ChorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
commoditynounUS /kəˈmɑːdəti/
articles of commerce
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
contractsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrækts/
plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
CornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
CozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
doesn't
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From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading However, a responsible man can afford to be irresponsible, and an industrious man to be extravagant.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
FitchnounUS /fɪtʃ/
dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
Forbes
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From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
set up or found
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
GreenwichnounUS /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, a responsible man can afford to be irresponsible, and an industrious man to be extravagant.
ten 10s
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading However, a responsible man can afford to be irresponsible, and an industrious man to be extravagant.
insistsverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading However, a responsible man can afford to be irresponsible, and an industrious man to be extravagant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
Katohna
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From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
maintainsverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
engage in
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading However, a responsible man can afford to be irresponsible, and an industrious man to be extravagant.
ManagersnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/
plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
masterpiecesnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːsəz/
plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
not any; not one
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
QuietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading However, a responsible man can afford to be irresponsible, and an industrious man to be extravagant.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
SalesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
express in words
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
Westchester
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From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here he found a stable, which, in lieu of horses, held hundreds of masterpieces in marble and bronze which the collector had not been able to resist purchasing, but for which he had no room in his house!
which person or people
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading James Forbes, who wrote 'The Chorus Lady' and 'The Travelling Salesman', relates an experience of a visit to the former residence.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Managers who make contracts with Clyde Fitch will tell you that he appreciates the value of money, but that commodity certainly doesn't cling long to his fingers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Mr. Fitch maintains two establishments beside the place in New York; one at Greenwich, called Quiet Corners--a young woman I know insists upon speaking of it as 'Cozy Corners'--and the other an estate of two hundred acres at Katohna, in Westchester County.
