used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
advertiseverbUS /ˈædvərtaɪz/
call attention to
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading How would a dignified firm like ours look advertising for a house warranted haunted?"
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I understand that," patiently explained Mr. Fisher, "but it's such a crazy thing to do.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading "I understand that," patiently explained Mr. Fisher, "but it's such a crazy thing to do.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading How would a dignified firm like ours look advertising for a house warranted haunted?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
domiciles
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From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
Don't
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From this reading "Don't use your own firm name, then.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I understand that," patiently explained Mr. Fisher, "but it's such a crazy thing to do.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading How would a dignified firm like ours look advertising for a house warranted haunted?"
FishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
a man of refinement
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
Hibbard
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From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
How
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From this reading How would a dignified firm like ours look advertising for a house warranted haunted?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I understand that," patiently explained Mr. Fisher, "but it's such a crazy thing to do.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
It's
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From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
Landon
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From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading How would a dignified firm like ours look advertising for a house warranted haunted?"
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading How would a dignified firm like ours look advertising for a house warranted haunted?"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
a form of address for a man
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Don't use your own firm name, then.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading How would a dignified firm like ours look advertising for a house warranted haunted?"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Don't use your own firm name, then.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading "I understand that," patiently explained Mr. Fisher, "but it's such a crazy thing to do.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Don't use your own firm name, then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
a special situation
From this reading "I understand that," patiently explained Mr. Fisher, "but it's such a crazy thing to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I understand that," patiently explained Mr. Fisher, "but it's such a crazy thing to do.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
the act of using
From this reading "Don't use your own firm name, then.
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading How would a dignified firm like ours look advertising for a house warranted haunted?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How would a dignified firm like ours look advertising for a house warranted haunted?"
Wynne
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From this reading At the Fisher and Hibbard Real Estate and Country House Agency, Wynne Landon had a spirited interview with their Mr. Fisher, and finally induced that somewhat unwilling gentleman to advertise for a haunted house.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
you're
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From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's a purely business matter," Landon argued, "and if you're any sort of a live agency you ought to do your best to get for your clients any such peculiar domiciles as they may desire."
