used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
(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 Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading “Do you think the woman came to America in quest of these diamonds?” asked Maynard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you think the woman came to America in quest of these diamonds?” asked Maynard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nick smiled at the simplicity of the young man.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Do you think the woman came to America in quest of these diamonds?” asked Maynard.
clothing in general
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading “Do you think the woman came to America in quest of these diamonds?” asked Maynard.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you think the woman came to America in quest of these diamonds?” asked Maynard.
Dumond
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From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
forgerynounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
HUSTLINGverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading THE HUSTLING REPORTER.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Do you think the woman came to America in quest of these diamonds?” asked Maynard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
conformity or harmony
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nick smiled at the simplicity of the young man.
Maynard
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From this reading “Do you think the woman came to America in quest of these diamonds?” asked Maynard.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick smiled at the simplicity of the young man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nick smiled at the simplicity of the young man.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading “Do you think the woman came to America in quest of these diamonds?” asked Maynard.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
REPORTERnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading THE HUSTLING REPORTER.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
cut with a saw
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Nick smiled at the simplicity of the young man.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Nick smiled at the simplicity of the young man.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUSTLING REPORTER.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Do you think the woman came to America in quest of these diamonds?” asked Maynard.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think the woman came to America in quest of these diamonds?” asked Maynard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
trade-mark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Dumond has a reputation for keeping his mouth shut,” he said, “and that is the reason he has built up such a profitable business.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Go to him to-morrow with this suit, trade-mark and all, and he will swear that the trade-mark is a forgery, and that he never saw the clothes before.”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Do you think the woman came to America in quest of these diamonds?” asked Maynard.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you think the woman came to America in quest of these diamonds?” asked Maynard.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Nick smiled at the simplicity of the young man.
