used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
(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 “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
annexverbUS /ˈæneks/
take (territory) as if by conquest
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
dividendnounUS /ˈdɪvɪdend/
that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
fathomed
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From this reading He never quite fathomed Sartwell’s somewhat grim style of humour.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He never quite fathomed Sartwell’s somewhat grim style of humour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He never quite fathomed Sartwell’s somewhat grim style of humour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
leasedadjectiveUS /liːst/
hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
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 four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never quite fathomed Sartwell’s somewhat grim style of humour.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
outputnounUS /ˈaʊtpʊt/
final product; the things produced
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He never quite fathomed Sartwell’s somewhat grim style of humour.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
Sartwell
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From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
Sartwell's
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From this reading He never quite fathomed Sartwell’s somewhat grim style of humour.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He never quite fathomed Sartwell’s somewhat grim style of humour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He never quite fathomed Sartwell’s somewhat grim style of humour.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Hope looked up at Sartwell in alarm, as if he expected to see his manager apply the torch to the old building.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “All we need now,” said Sartwell, to little Mr. Hope, “is the other wing to burn down; then we could have a model establishment.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading The building erected on the site of the wing destroyed by fire was larger than the one it replaced, and its plan was so well thought out that its convenience far excelled that of its companion factory, and increased the output of the firm by a much greater proportion than its greater size seemed to warrant.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The four houses that had been leased, to form a temporary annex to the works during the erection of the new wing, were kept on, and never in the long history of the firm was so much profitable business done, nor so large a dividend declared as during the months that followed the completion of the new building.
