used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
(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 "You can have an eye on the books and on all the papers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You can have an eye on the books and on all the papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You can have an eye on the books and on all the papers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You will do better than nobody," said he, as Frank had said before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Don't let Donnelly be too much for you."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You will do better than nobody," said he, as Frank had said before.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "You will do better than nobody," said he, as Frank had said before.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "You can have an eye on the books and on all the papers.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It would not do to enter into all the particulars of Philip's first business venture.
CaldwellnounUS /ˈkɔːldwel/
United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987)
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can have an eye on the books and on all the papers.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You will do better than nobody," said he, as Frank had said before.
Don't
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From this reading Don't let Donnelly be too much for you."
Donnelly
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From this reading Don't let Donnelly be too much for you."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
to come or go into
From this reading It would not do to enter into all the particulars of Philip's first business venture.
the organ of sight
From this reading "You can have an eye on the books and on all the papers.
an act that fails
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It would not do to enter into all the particulars of Philip's first business venture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Don't let Donnelly be too much for you."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "You will do better than nobody," said he, as Frank had said before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You will do better than nobody," said he, as Frank had said before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You can have an eye on the books and on all the papers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You will do better than nobody," said he, as Frank had said before.
(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 It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It would not do to enter into all the particulars of Philip's first business venture.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would not do to enter into all the particulars of Philip's first business venture.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Don't let Donnelly be too much for you."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Don't let Donnelly be too much for you."
no person; not anyone
From this reading "You will do better than nobody," said he, as Frank had said before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It would not do to enter into all the particulars of Philip's first business venture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would not do to enter into all the particulars of Philip's first business venture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You can have an eye on the books and on all the papers.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "You can have an eye on the books and on all the papers.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading It would not do to enter into all the particulars of Philip's first business venture.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading It would not do to enter into all the particulars of Philip's first business venture.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You will do better than nobody," said he, as Frank had said before.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
cut with a saw
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
express in words
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You will do better than nobody," said he, as Frank had said before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You can have an eye on the books and on all the papers.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would not do to enter into all the particulars of Philip's first business venture.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Don't let Donnelly be too much for you."
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading It would not do to enter into all the particulars of Philip's first business venture.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is enough to say, he was successful in circumstances where failure would not have been surprising; and the very first time he saw his father after he was a little better, he had the satisfaction of hearing Mr Caldwell telling him of the successful termination of the sale of the timber.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will do better than nobody," said he, as Frank had said before.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would not do to enter into all the particulars of Philip's first business venture.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will do better than nobody," said he, as Frank had said before.
