used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But almost instantly he dismissed it.
in addition
From this reading It was only later that he thought he would also be helping himself in so doing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But almost instantly he dismissed it.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading But almost instantly he dismissed it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was only later that he thought he would also be helping himself in so doing.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
heaven-sentadjective
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading It was only later that he thought he would also be helping himself in so doing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was only later that he thought he would also be helping himself in so doing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
not in action or at work
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But almost instantly he dismissed it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But almost instantly he dismissed it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was only later that he thought he would also be helping himself in so doing.
the act of departing
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only later that he thought he would also be helping himself in so doing.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was only later that he thought he would also be helping himself in so doing.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
Thompson'snounUS /ˈtɑːmpsənz/
possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
TOMMY'S
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From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two weeks on full pay at the new salary were not given to him as a vacation to be idle in, but as a heaven-sent opportunity to help Bill ten hours a day.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He told Bill the news, and before Bill's congratulations had more than begun he suggested that Bill try to get two weeks off, so that they could work together.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was only later that he thought he would also be helping himself in so doing.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading TOMMY'S first thought after leaving Mr. Thompson's office was that he ought to go to New York and see his father.
