used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
anew
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
(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 She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
Bogata
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From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It called for certain supplies she knew the factory did not have on hand.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It called for certain supplies she knew the factory did not have on hand.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
COMPARISONnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It called for certain supplies she knew the factory did not have on hand.
one or the other of two
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading It called for certain supplies she knew the factory did not have on hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It called for certain supplies she knew the factory did not have on hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It called for certain supplies she knew the factory did not have on hand.
Hapwood-Diller
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From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It called for certain supplies she knew the factory did not have on hand.
hesitancynounUS /ˈhezɪtənsi/
a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a large one.
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 It called for certain supplies she knew the factory did not have on hand.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a large one.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
manufacturersnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/
plural of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It called for certain supplies she knew the factory did not have on hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It called for certain supplies she knew the factory did not have on hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a large one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
except for; apart from
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading It called for certain supplies she knew the factory did not have on hand.
carry out
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A COMPARISON She read the letter from the Bogata Company and again glanced through the order.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a large one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She realized that the goods ordered were all of a special pattern and would be practically useless either to the Hapwood-Diller Company or to any other concern save the Bogata people if the latter should be unable to take the goods.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet this letter assumed that the order would be accepted and the goods turned out without any hesitancy on the part of the manufacturers, and upon the usual terms.
