used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading America has gone stark mad on the subject of money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day is not far distant when it has got to decide whether property shall rule work or work shall rule property.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading The day is not far distant when it has got to decide whether property shall rule work or work shall rule property.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The day is not far distant when it has got to decide whether property shall rule work or work shall rule property.
at any time
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The day is not far distant when it has got to decide whether property shall rule work or work shall rule property.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
destroyed or killed
From this reading America has gone stark mad on the subject of money.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The day is not far distant when it has got to decide whether property shall rule work or work shall rule property.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading America has gone stark mad on the subject of money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
ten 10s
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
and nothing more
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
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 I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
LORRY'S
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From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
roused to anger
From this reading America has gone stark mad on the subject of money.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
joined in matrimony
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading America has gone stark mad on the subject of money.
not any; not one
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The day is not far distant when it has got to decide whether property shall rule work or work shall rule property.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The day is not far distant when it has got to decide whether property shall rule work or work shall rule property.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The day is not far distant when it has got to decide whether property shall rule work or work shall rule property.
Ranger-Whitney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
with speed
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The day is not far distant when it has got to decide whether property shall rule work or work shall rule property.
express in words
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
starkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading America has gone stark mad on the subject of money.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading America has gone stark mad on the subject of money.
carry out
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
vacancynounUS /ˈveɪkənsi/
being unoccupied
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
vindicationnounUS /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
at the time that
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The day is not far distant when it has got to decide whether property shall rule work or work shall rule property.
WhitneynounUS /ˈwɪtni/
United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading I take this opportunity to say that I regard your father's will as the finest act of the finest man I ever knew, and that your conduct, since he left us, is a vindication of his wisdom.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The day is not far distant when it has got to decide whether property shall rule work or work shall rule property.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading LORRY'S ROMANCE When Charles Whitney heard Arthur was about to be married, he offered him a place on the office staff of the Ranger-Whitney Company at fifteen hundred a year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is less than you deserve on your record," he wrote, "but there is no vacancy just now, and you shall go up rapidly.
