used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
(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 He's all and away the best man."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He's all and away the best man."
any thing at all
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He's all and away the best man."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He's all and away the best man."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
CalvinnounUS /ˈkælvən/
United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
approval
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
don't
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From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
let have
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
He's
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From this reading He's all and away the best man."
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
I've
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From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
IronsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He's all and away the best man."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
be standing; be upright
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is hard to do anything with Calvin and Irons.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I hope," Arthur said, speaking with more seriousness, "that Grant Herman will be given the commission.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had secretly a feeling that he was putting an item on the credit side of his account with the sculptor in urging his fitness for this work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I've always been for Herman, but I don't mind telling you in confidence that I stand alone on the committee."
