used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
b'lieve
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From this reading But when it comes to spinnin' yarns, nobody don't have to b'lieve 'em.
a youthful male person
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can trust me to tell the truth and do the right thing.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You can trust me to tell the truth and do the right thing.
don't
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From this reading But when it comes to spinnin' yarns, nobody don't have to b'lieve 'em.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
a quad with a square body
From this reading But when it comes to spinnin' yarns, nobody don't have to b'lieve 'em.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
failingsnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋz/
plural of “failing” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But when it comes to spinnin' yarns, nobody don't have to b'lieve 'em.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
it's
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From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
a boy or man
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
no person; not anyone
From this reading But when it comes to spinnin' yarns, nobody don't have to b'lieve 'em.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
rectitudenounUS /ˈrektɪtuːd/
righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
precisely, exactly
From this reading You can trust me to tell the truth and do the right thing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
spinnin
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From this reading But when it comes to spinnin' yarns, nobody don't have to b'lieve 'em.
express in words
From this reading You can trust me to tell the truth and do the right thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
a special situation
From this reading You can trust me to tell the truth and do the right thing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading You can trust me to tell the truth and do the right thing.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading You can trust me to tell the truth and do the right thing.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
at the time that
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
Whimple
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From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
William
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From this reading Whimple early discovered that William was not a model of integrity, diligence, and rectitude.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Though an office boy he had his failings, and William's explanations of them were as curious, but quite as characteristic, as the lad himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
yarnsnounUS /jɑːrnz/
plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading But when it comes to spinnin' yarns, nobody don't have to b'lieve 'em.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You can trust me to tell the truth and do the right thing.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "When it comes to business matters, Mister Whimple," he said with a dignity that almost upset the young lawyer's effort to appear gravely judicial, "it's me on the level.
