used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He often felt, after he had finished a report, that his work deserved the title.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The firm for which Wayne worked was young and small--Benson & Honaton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
for the reason that
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
Benson
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From this reading The firm for which Wayne worked was young and small--Benson & Honaton.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A certain number of people in Wall Street disapproved of the firm’s methods.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
circularizationnoun
circulating printed notices as a means of advertising
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading He often felt, after he had finished a report, that his work deserved the title.
disapprovedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/
past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong
From this reading A certain number of people in Wall Street disapproved of the firm’s methods.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He often felt, after he had finished a report, that his work deserved the title.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He often felt, after he had finished a report, that his work deserved the title.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The firm for which Wayne worked was young and small--Benson & Honaton.
firm'snounUS /fɜːrmz/
possessive form of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading A certain number of people in Wall Street disapproved of the firm’s methods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The firm for which Wayne worked was young and small--Benson & Honaton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He often felt, after he had finished a report, that his work deserved the title.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He often felt, after he had finished a report, that his work deserved the title.
Honaton
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From this reading The firm for which Wayne worked was young and small--Benson & Honaton.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading A certain number of people in Wall Street disapproved of the firm’s methods.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A certain number of people in Wall Street disapproved of the firm’s methods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He often felt, after he had finished a report, that his work deserved the title.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A certain number of people in Wall Street disapproved of the firm’s methods.
Pete
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From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
with speed
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He often felt, after he had finished a report, that his work deserved the title.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The firm for which Wayne worked was young and small--Benson & Honaton.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
specialtynounUS /ˈspeʃəlti/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A certain number of people in Wall Street disapproved of the firm’s methods.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He often felt, after he had finished a report, that his work deserved the title.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The firm for which Wayne worked was young and small--Benson & Honaton.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading He often felt, after he had finished a report, that his work deserved the title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Sometimes Pete thought this was because, for a young firm, they had succeeded too quickly to please the more deliberate; but sometimes in darker moments he thought there might be some justice in the idea.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A certain number of people in Wall Street disapproved of the firm’s methods.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The firm for which Wayne worked was young and small--Benson & Honaton.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading The firm for which Wayne worked was young and small--Benson & Honaton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The firm for which Wayne worked was young and small--Benson & Honaton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They made a specialty of circularization in connection with the bond issues in which they were interested, and Wayne had charge of their “literature,” as they described it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He often felt, after he had finished a report, that his work deserved the title.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The firm for which Wayne worked was young and small--Benson & Honaton.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The firm for which Wayne worked was young and small--Benson & Honaton.
