used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
the state of being absent
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
highly skilled
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
in actual fact
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
(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 IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
a cherished desire
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
(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 He found the family in much better circumstances than at his previous visit.
a youthful male person
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He found the family in much better circumstances than at his previous visit.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
DRYGOODSnoun
textiles or clothing and related merchandise
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
a social unit living together
From this reading He found the family in much better circumstances than at his previous visit.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
Flint'snounUS /flɪnts/
possessive form of “flint” — a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
set up or found
From this reading He found the family in much better circumstances than at his previous visit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
a man of refinement
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
Harry's
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From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
go away from a place
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
for more time
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
come into possession of
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He found the family in much better circumstances than at his previous visit.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
express a supposition
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He found the family in much better circumstances than at his previous visit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next day, having procured two hours' leave of absence from the stable, he called at the home of Joe Flint to obtain further particulars concerning Edward and his situation.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He found the family in much better circumstances than at his previous visit.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY GOES INTO THE DRYGOODS BUSINESS Mr. Edward Flint's reputation as a gentleman of honor and a man of his word suffered somewhat in Harry's estimation; for he waited all day, and all evening, without hearing a word from the firm of Wake & Wade.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But his ambition would not permit him longer to be satisfied with the humble sphere of a stable boy; and he determined, if he did not hear from Edward, to apply for the situation himself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had actually begun to doubt whether the accomplished young man had as much influence with the firm as he had led him to suppose.
