used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
advantageousadjectiveUS /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/
giving an advantage
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
brewerynounUS /ˈbruːəri/
a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
correspondentnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənt/
someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
decisionsnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
disobeyedverbUS /ˌdɪsoʊˈbeɪd/
past form of “disobey” — refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
Fraser
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From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
FRASER'S
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From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
how
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From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
a message received and understood
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
engage in
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
not any; not one
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
shilly-shallying
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From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
stern-looking
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From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
the act of using
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading Information had recently come to him from a valued and trusted correspondent in Germany, and he was considering how best to use it to the advantage of the firm.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The manager of a great concern, he was admirably suited to the position, accustomed to handle and make decisions promptly, no shilly-shallying or "wait and see" about his actions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FRASER'S INFORMATION Duncan Fraser sat in his private room at the brewery in deep thought; no one interrupted him: he gave orders and they were never disobeyed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Very few people were aware he possessed unique opportunities of getting behind the scenes, learning government moves, acquiring knowledge beforehand which was advantageous in his dealings.
but in spite of that
From this reading A stern-looking man, not given to making many friends, yet there was a kindly heart beneath a severe exterior.
