used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
for the reason that
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Stormont seldom let what he called a fighting change go by.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Stormont seldom let what he called a fighting change go by.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Stormont seldom let what he called a fighting change go by.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
Dufferin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
employer'snounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Stormont seldom let what he called a fighting change go by.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
set up or found
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Stormont seldom let what he called a fighting change go by.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stormont seldom let what he called a fighting change go by.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
of great significance or value
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Stormont seldom let what he called a fighting change go by.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
OntarionounUS /ɑːnˈterioʊ/
the smallest of the Great Lakes
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
not often
From this reading Stormont seldom let what he called a fighting change go by.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
STORMONT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STORMONT FINDS A CLUE The Dufferin House was the best hotel in the small Ontario town, and about ten o'clock one evening Stormont read a newspaper in his comfortable room.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading This was not because the business required his supervision, but because Watson, the clerk, had found out something that might prove to be important, although it might lead to his employer's wasting his time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Stormont seldom let what he called a fighting change go by.
at the time that
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading His clerk had been some days in the town, looking into a proposed transaction in real estate, and Stormont left Winnipeg when a letter from him arrived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had eaten a good supper at about six o'clock, and after a talk with Watson and a young man whose acquaintance the clerk had made, had sent them off to see the town at his expense.
