used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
(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 When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then he began:-- “As you’ve made me responsible in this business, I’ve been studying up a little.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then he began:-- “As you’ve made me responsible in this business, I’ve been studying up a little.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
brought together in one place
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
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From this reading Then he began:-- “As you’ve made me responsible in this business, I’ve been studying up a little.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
set down according to a plan
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then he began:-- “As you’ve made me responsible in this business, I’ve been studying up a little.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he began:-- “As you’ve made me responsible in this business, I’ve been studying up a little.
come together
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
memorandumnounUS /ˌmemərˈændəm/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
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From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
absolutely essential
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
on one occasion
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
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From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Then he began:-- “As you’ve made me responsible in this business, I’ve been studying up a little.
move upward
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Then he began:-- “As you’ve made me responsible in this business, I’ve been studying up a little.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he began:-- “As you’ve made me responsible in this business, I’ve been studying up a little.
theorizingverbUS /ˈθiːəraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “theorize” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then he began:-- “As you’ve made me responsible in this business, I’ve been studying up a little.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then he began:-- “As you’ve made me responsible in this business, I’ve been studying up a little.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The success of the enterprise, he felt, depended in a large degree upon him, and he must think of everything necessary in advance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
at the time that
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading One night, late in September, he asked his comrades to meet him “on business” in Will Moreraud’s room over a store.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they were all gathered around the little pine table with a smoky lamp on it, Phil drew out a carefully prepared memorandum and laid it before him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A HURRY CALL Without theorizing about it, and, indeed, without knowing the fact, Phil began at once to rise to his responsibility.
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From this reading Then he began:-- “As you’ve made me responsible in this business, I’ve been studying up a little.
