used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FURNISHING OF A NEW HOME.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I don’t reckon there’s any use of two going.”
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, they would all work together, but these were the specialties of each partner.
buyernounUS /ˈbaɪər/
a person who buys
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, they would all work together, but these were the specialties of each partner.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t reckon there’s any use of two going.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Of course, they would all work together, but these were the specialties of each partner.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
FURNISHINGnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading THE FURNISHING OF A NEW HOME.
brought together in one place
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
the act of departing
From this reading “I don’t reckon there’s any use of two going.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE FURNISHING OF A NEW HOME.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t reckon there’s any use of two going.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
Len
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From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
Lennox
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From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE FURNISHING OF A NEW HOME.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FURNISHING OF A NEW HOME.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Of course, they would all work together, but these were the specialties of each partner.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I don’t reckon there’s any use of two going.”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
specialtiesnounUS /ˈspeʃəltiz/
plural of “specialty” — an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading Of course, they would all work together, but these were the specialties of each partner.
superintendencenoun
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
carry out
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FURNISHING OF A NEW HOME.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
there's
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From this reading “I don’t reckon there’s any use of two going.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of course, they would all work together, but these were the specialties of each partner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, they would all work together, but these were the specialties of each partner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Of course, they would all work together, but these were the specialties of each partner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I don’t reckon there’s any use of two going.”
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
the act of using
From this reading “I don’t reckon there’s any use of two going.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, they would all work together, but these were the specialties of each partner.
which person or people
From this reading “Now who is to go back after the rest of our possessions,” demanded Lennox, as they gathered at breakfast on the morning following their arrival.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was understood, without discussion, that Max should take the superintendence of all mining operations, that Len should be the buyer and business man of the firm generally, and that Sandy should look after the housekeeping.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Of course, they would all work together, but these were the specialties of each partner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course, they would all work together, but these were the specialties of each partner.
