used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
in actual fact
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading And when asked how she could afford to do that, said it was because she sold so many of them."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And when asked how she could afford to do that, said it was because she sold so many of them."
for the reason that
From this reading And when asked how she could afford to do that, said it was because she sold so many of them."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
commissionsnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And when asked how she could afford to do that, said it was because she sold so many of them."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And when asked how she could afford to do that, said it was because she sold so many of them."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
Fred
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From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
Fred's
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From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
how
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From this reading And when asked how she could afford to do that, said it was because she sold so many of them."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And when asked how she could afford to do that, said it was because she sold so many of them."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
engage in
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
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 And when asked how she could afford to do that, said it was because she sold so many of them."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
not any; not one
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And when asked how she could afford to do that, said it was because she sold so many of them."
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
twenty-threenounUS /ˈtwentiθriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ridiculous part of Fred's dash for freedom was that she actually picked up a client or two!
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course, her commissions did not quite pay for the advertising that brought the clients--"But what difference does that make?" she demanded.
at the time that
From this reading And when asked how she could afford to do that, said it was because she sold so many of them."
which person or people
From this reading Arthur Weston, who had come up to the "office" on the tenth floor to check over a bill for her, said, "Oh, no difference, of course.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You remind me of the old lady, Fred, who bought eggs for twenty-four cents a dozen and sold them for twenty-three cents.
