used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
accountantnounUS /əˈkaʊntənt/
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
matters of personal concern
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
AUTOGRAPHSnounUS /ˈɔːtəɡræfs/
plural of “autograph” — something written by one's own hand
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a sudden impulse on Fenton's part to have Saxton made receiver.
(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 The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
bywordnounUS /ˈbaɪwɜːrd/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
Clarkson
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From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
Fenton
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From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
Fenton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been a sudden impulse on Fenton's part to have Saxton made receiver.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
destroyed or killed
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a sudden impulse on Fenton's part to have Saxton made receiver.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had been a sudden impulse on Fenton's part to have Saxton made receiver.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
of the present time and place
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
an instinctive motive
From this reading It had been a sudden impulse on Fenton's part to have Saxton made receiver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
latterlyadverb
in the recent past
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It had been a sudden impulse on Fenton's part to have Saxton made receiver.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had been a sudden impulse on Fenton's part to have Saxton made receiver.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It had been a sudden impulse on Fenton's part to have Saxton made receiver.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
established beyond doubt
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
PUZZLINGadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
Raridan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading It had been a sudden impulse on Fenton's part to have Saxton made receiver.
Saxton
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From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
Saxton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It had been a sudden impulse on Fenton's part to have Saxton made receiver.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
TractionnounUS /ˈtrækʃən/
the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road)
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Saxton's first days at Clarkson he had taken legal advice of Fenton in matters which had already been placed in the lawyer's hands by the bank; but most of these had long been closed, and Saxton had latterly gone to Raridan for such legal assistance as he needed from time to time.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Saxton employed an expert accountant to open a set of books for the company, while he gave his own immediate attention to the physical condition of the property.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The company's service was a byword and a hissing in the town, and he did what he could to better it, working long hours, but enjoying the labor.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading PUZZLING AUTOGRAPHS The affairs of the Traction Company proved to be in a wretched tangle.
