used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
any person at all
From this reading Ethel had not discussed the unfortunate matter with Benway, or with anybody else.
being joined in close association
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
Barton
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From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
Benway
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From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
BENWAY'S
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From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
BindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
board'snounUS /bɔːrdz/
possessive form of “board” — a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
the act of discovering something
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Ethel had not discussed the unfortunate matter with Benway, or with anybody else.
else
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From this reading Ethel had not discussed the unfortunate matter with Benway, or with anybody else.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
Ethel
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From this reading Ethel had not discussed the unfortunate matter with Benway, or with anybody else.
faultyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːlti/
having a defect
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it was indeed tragic.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ethel had not discussed the unfortunate matter with Benway, or with anybody else.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Her lips merely tightened when anybody mentioned the tragic happening within her hearing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Her lips merely tightened when anybody mentioned the tragic happening within her hearing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For it was indeed tragic.
Kimberly
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From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her lips merely tightened when anybody mentioned the tragic happening within her hearing.
manager'snounUS /ˈmænɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Ethel had not discussed the unfortunate matter with Benway, or with anybody else.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Her lips merely tightened when anybody mentioned the tragic happening within her hearing.
and nothing more
From this reading Her lips merely tightened when anybody mentioned the tragic happening within her hearing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ethel had not discussed the unfortunate matter with Benway, or with anybody else.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ethel had not discussed the unfortunate matter with Benway, or with anybody else.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
perspicacitynoun
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
only a very short time before
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
specificationnounUS /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading Her lips merely tightened when anybody mentioned the tragic happening within her hearing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Her lips merely tightened when anybody mentioned the tragic happening within her hearing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That Frank Barton could have allowed such an error--two such errors, indeed--to escape his notice was scarcely in accord with her belief in the general manager’s perspicacity.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BENWAY’S DISCOVERY Benway Chase was to prepare a copy of the faulty specification sheet of the Kimberly Binding Company’s order, to be attached to the report on that unfortunate affair filed in the records of the board’s proceedings.
at the time that
From this reading Her lips merely tightened when anybody mentioned the tragic happening within her hearing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ethel had not discussed the unfortunate matter with Benway, or with anybody else.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Her lips merely tightened when anybody mentioned the tragic happening within her hearing.
