used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Realizing this in every nerve, for the next few weeks he devoted himself to making acquaintances and impressions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading For some other people it is a church, a bar, a coterie--for Yardly Gobion it was himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading For some other people it is a church, a bar, a coterie--for Yardly Gobion it was himself.
coterienounUS /ˈkoʊtəri/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading For some other people it is a church, a bar, a coterie--for Yardly Gobion it was himself.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Realizing this in every nerve, for the next few weeks he devoted himself to making acquaintances and impressions.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Realizing this in every nerve, for the next few weeks he devoted himself to making acquaintances and impressions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some girls it is a young man.
a young female
From this reading To most young men it is a girl or several girls.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading To most young men it is a girl or several girls.
Gobion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some other people it is a church, a bar, a coterie--for Yardly Gobion it was himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Realizing this in every nerve, for the next few weeks he devoted himself to making acquaintances and impressions.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For some other people it is a church, a bar, a coterie--for Yardly Gobion it was himself.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Realizing this in every nerve, for the next few weeks he devoted himself to making acquaintances and impressions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Realizing this in every nerve, for the next few weeks he devoted himself to making acquaintances and impressions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To most young men it is a girl or several girls.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Realizing this in every nerve, for the next few weeks he devoted himself to making acquaintances and impressions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
the force of workers available
From this reading To most young men it is a girl or several girls.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To most young men it is a girl or several girls.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Realizing this in every nerve, for the next few weeks he devoted himself to making acquaintances and impressions.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Realizing this in every nerve, for the next few weeks he devoted himself to making acquaintances and impressions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To most young men it is a girl or several girls.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For some other people it is a church, a bar, a coterie--for Yardly Gobion it was himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For some other people it is a church, a bar, a coterie--for Yardly Gobion it was himself.
RealizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Realizing this in every nerve, for the next few weeks he devoted himself to making acquaintances and impressions.
receivableadjectiveUS /rɪˈsiːvəbəl/
awaiting payment
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading To most young men it is a girl or several girls.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some girls it is a young man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Realizing this in every nerve, for the next few weeks he devoted himself to making acquaintances and impressions.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
unconsideredadjective
without proper consideration or reflection
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For some other people it is a church, a bar, a coterie--for Yardly Gobion it was himself.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Realizing this in every nerve, for the next few weeks he devoted himself to making acquaintances and impressions.
at the time that
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _THE CAMPAIGN._ When a few unconsidered trifles have been thrown out at score, to a middle-aged business man the world is a bundle of shares and bills receivable.
Yardly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some other people it is a church, a bar, a coterie--for Yardly Gobion it was himself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To most young men it is a girl or several girls.
