used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not want to appear eager, and succeeded superbly in that.
AppliancesnounUS /əˈplaɪənsəz/
plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
Bertram
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From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
propose a payment
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Three of the bright, confident young men decided to stop for a quick one at the building's plush saloon.
building'snounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
possessive form of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Three of the bright, confident young men decided to stop for a quick one at the building's plush saloon.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Three of the bright, confident young men decided to stop for a quick one at the building's plush saloon.
conversedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrst/
past form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Three of the bright, confident young men decided to stop for a quick one at the building's plush saloon.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not want to appear eager, and succeeded superbly in that.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He did not want to appear eager, and succeeded superbly in that.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
executivesnounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪvz/
plural of “executive” — a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
firm'snounUS /fɜːrmz/
possessive form of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
geniallyadverb
in an affable manner
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
IncnounUS /ɪŋk/
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
JoiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
late-runner
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From this reading Well, that was okay--Bernard had been a late-runner in his youth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
the force of workers available
From this reading Three of the bright, confident young men decided to stop for a quick one at the building's plush saloon.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
okayadjectiveUS /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Well, that was okay--Bernard had been a late-runner in his youth.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Three of the bright, confident young men decided to stop for a quick one at the building's plush saloon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
plushadjectiveUS /plʌʃ/
characterized by extravagance and profusion
From this reading Three of the bright, confident young men decided to stop for a quick one at the building's plush saloon.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Three of the bright, confident young men decided to stop for a quick one at the building's plush saloon.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
rapid-transit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Three of the bright, confident young men decided to stop for a quick one at the building's plush saloon.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
stockyadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːki/
having a short and solid form or stature
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Three of the bright, confident young men decided to stop for a quick one at the building's plush saloon.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He did not want to appear eager, and succeeded superbly in that.
superblyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərbli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading He did not want to appear eager, and succeeded superbly in that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not want to appear eager, and succeeded superbly in that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
thick-jawed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not want to appear eager, and succeeded superbly in that.
UtopianadjectiveUS /juːˈtoʊpiən/
of or pertaining to or resembling a utopia
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He did not want to appear eager, and succeeded superbly in that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, that was okay--Bernard had been a late-runner in his youth.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading _If there is a bit of the jungle in every man--why not put every man into a bit of the jungle?_ It was three in the afternoon and quitting time at Utopian Appliances, Inc. Bertram J. Bernard, the firm's stocky, thick-jawed president, waited discreetly at his desk for a few minutes, then closed the file he had been studying, bid his secretary a pleasant evening, and strode calmly out of the office.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joining several junior executives, he conversed genially with them as they descended to the rapid-transit floor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Three of the bright, confident young men decided to stop for a quick one at the building's plush saloon.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Well, that was okay--Bernard had been a late-runner in his youth.
