used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "What are _you_ going to do, is much nearer the point, I am thinking!" retorted that lady.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you going to do, Miss Blake?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading "What are you going to do, Miss Blake?"
diplomaticallyadverbUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
with diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What are you going to do, Miss Blake?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
obtain
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
the act of departing
From this reading "What are you going to do, Miss Blake?"
HERCULESnounUS /ˈhɜːrkjəliːz/
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
From this reading "HERCULES MORRIS."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What are _you_ going to do, is much nearer the point, I am thinking!" retorted that lady.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "What are _you_ going to do, is much nearer the point, I am thinking!" retorted that lady.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "What are you going to do, Miss Blake?"
MORRISnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading "HERCULES MORRIS."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "What are _you_ going to do, is much nearer the point, I am thinking!" retorted that lady.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "What are _you_ going to do, is much nearer the point, I am thinking!" retorted that lady.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "What are _you_ going to do, is much nearer the point, I am thinking!" retorted that lady.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "What are _you_ going to do, is much nearer the point, I am thinking!" retorted that lady.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What are _you_ going to do, is much nearer the point, I am thinking!" retorted that lady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What are _you_ going to do, is much nearer the point, I am thinking!" retorted that lady.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "What are _you_ going to do, is much nearer the point, I am thinking!" retorted that lady.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
two times
From this reading In order to gain time, I read this letter twice over; then, diplomatically, as I thought, I said:
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you going to do, Miss Blake?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Do you imagine there is so much pleasure or profit in keeping a lawyer, that people want to do lawyer's work for themselves?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you going to do, Miss Blake?"
