used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
any thing at all
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading He had callers, wrote and received letters, and disappeared at odd intervals, whither none knew, though “and at Paris” might be a plausible explanation.
CHARTnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He had callers, wrote and received letters, and disappeared at odd intervals, whither none knew, though “and at Paris” might be a plausible explanation.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He had callers, wrote and received letters, and disappeared at odd intervals, whither none knew, though “and at Paris” might be a plausible explanation.
financiernounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
flotationnounUS /floʊˈteɪʃən/
the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
set up or found
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
freakishadjective
changeable
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading He had callers, wrote and received letters, and disappeared at odd intervals, whither none knew, though “and at Paris” might be a plausible explanation.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading No man knew what the business was.
LAMBAIRE
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From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
the literary culture
From this reading He had callers, wrote and received letters, and disappeared at odd intervals, whither none knew, though “and at Paris” might be a plausible explanation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man knew what the business was.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
not any; not one
From this reading No man knew what the business was.
not one, and not any
From this reading He had callers, wrote and received letters, and disappeared at odd intervals, whither none knew, though “and at Paris” might be a plausible explanation.
not divisible by two
From this reading He had callers, wrote and received letters, and disappeared at odd intervals, whither none knew, though “and at Paris” might be a plausible explanation.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
optimisticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːptəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading He had callers, wrote and received letters, and disappeared at odd intervals, whither none knew, though “and at Paris” might be a plausible explanation.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
promotionsnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “promotion” — a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had callers, wrote and received letters, and disappeared at odd intervals, whither none knew, though “and at Paris” might be a plausible explanation.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
refrain from harming
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had callers, wrote and received letters, and disappeared at odd intervals, whither none knew, though “and at Paris” might be a plausible explanation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No man knew what the business was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading No man knew what the business was.
in or at the place that
From this reading LAMBAIRE NEEDS A CHART Lambaire had an office in the city, where he conducted a business.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading He had callers, wrote and received letters, and disappeared at odd intervals, whither none knew, though “and at Paris” might be a plausible explanation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some said he was an agent, a vague description which might mean anything; others, a financier, though optimistic folk, with airy projects, requiring a substantial flotation, were considerably disappointed to find he had no money to spare for freakish and adventurous promotions.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was a brass plate on the door which offered no solution other than that-- J. LAMBAIRE (and at Paris) might be found within.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He had callers, wrote and received letters, and disappeared at odd intervals, whither none knew, though “and at Paris” might be a plausible explanation.
