used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FALSE MOVE.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "In that case you had better go down to Thorston and I will remain in town so as to keep an eye on Hilliston."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "In that case you had better go down to Thorston and I will remain in town so as to keep an eye on Hilliston."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "In that case you had better go down to Thorston and I will remain in town so as to keep an eye on Hilliston."
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
Claude
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From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
being joined in close association
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
counteractingverbUS /ˌkaʊntərˈæktɪŋ/
-ing form of “counteract” — act in opposition to
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "In that case you had better go down to Thorston and I will remain in town so as to keep an eye on Hilliston."
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
the organ of sight
From this reading "In that case you had better go down to Thorston and I will remain in town so as to keep an eye on Hilliston."
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A FALSE MOVE.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
a man of refinement
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "In that case you had better go down to Thorston and I will remain in town so as to keep an eye on Hilliston."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "In that case you had better go down to Thorston and I will remain in town so as to keep an eye on Hilliston."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
Hilliston
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From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "In that case you had better go down to Thorston and I will remain in town so as to keep an eye on Hilliston."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "In that case you had better go down to Thorston and I will remain in town so as to keep an eye on Hilliston."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
set afire or burning
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A FALSE MOVE.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
on one occasion
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "In that case you had better go down to Thorston and I will remain in town so as to keep an eye on Hilliston."
Tait
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From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
Thorston
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From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Contrary to the wish of Claude, his friend did not deem it advisable to at once depart for Thorston, as he wished to remain in town for a few days on business connected with Hilliston.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, you are quite in the dark regarding that gentleman," said Tait, as they lighted their cigarettes after dinner, "and before we commence operations at Thorston it will be advisable to know that he is not counteracting our efforts."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE next day the two young men repaired to the club for the purpose of having luncheon and discussing their plans.
