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firm 1
(fûrm)adj.firm·er,firm·est
1. Resistant to externally applied pressure.
2. Marked by or indicating the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue:firm muscles.
3. Securely fixed in place:Despite being hit by the car, the post was still firm.
4. Indicating or possessed of determination or resolution:a firm voice.
5. Constant; steadfast:a firm ally.
6.
a. Not subject to change; fixed and definite:a firm bargain; a firm offer.
b. Unfluctuating; steady:Stock prices are still firm.
7. Strong and sure:a firm grasp.
tr. & intr.v.firmed,firm·ing,firms
To make or become firm. Often used withup.
adv.firmer,firmest
Without wavering; resolutely:stand firm.
firm′ly adv.
firm′ness n.
firm 2
(fûrm)n.
1. A business enterprise.
2. An unincorporated business, particularly a partnership.
3. The name or designation under which a company transacts business.
[Italianfirma, fromfirmare,to ratify by signature, from Medieval Latinfirmāre, from Latin,to confirm, fromfirmus,firm; seedher- inIndo-European roots.]
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firm
(fɜːm)adj
1.not soft or yielding to a touch or pressure; rigid; solid
2.securely in position; stable or stationary
3.definitely established; decided; settled
4.enduring or steady; constant
5.having determination or strength; resolute
6. (Commerce) (of prices, markets, etc) tending to rise
adv
in a secure, stable, or unyielding manner:he stood firm over his obligation to pay.
vb
7. (sometimes foll by up) to make or become firm
8. (Horse Racing) (intr)horse racingAustral (of a horse) to shorten in odds
[C14: from Latinfirmus]
ˈfirmlyadv
ˈfirmnessn
firm
(fɜːm)n
1. (Commerce) a business partnership
2. (Commerce) any commercial enterprise
3. (Medicine) a team of doctors and their assistants
4.slang
a.a gang of criminals
b.a gang of football hooligans
[C16 (in the sense: signature): from Spanishfirma signature, title of a partnership or business concern, fromfirmar to sign, from Latinfirmāre to confirm, fromfirmus firm]
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firm1
(fɜrm)adj. and
adv.firm•er, firm•est,
v.adj.
1. not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground.
2. securely fixed in place.
3. not shaking or trembling; steady: a firm voice.
4. unyielding to change: a firm belief.
5. indicating firmness or determination: a firm expression.
6. not fluctuating much or falling, as prices, values, etc.
v.t.,v.i. 7. to make or become firm (often fol. byup).
adv. 8. firmly.
[1300–50; Middle Englishferm < Middle French < Latinfirmus]
firm′ly,adv.
firm′ness,n.
firm2
(fɜrm)n.
1. a commercial company.
2. the title under which associated parties transact business: the firm of Smith & Jones.
[1565–75; < Spfirma signature < Latinfirmāre to confirm]
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firm
Past participle:firmed
Gerund:firming
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I firm |
you firm |
he/she/it firms |
we firm |
you firm |
they firm |
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I firmed |
you firmed |
he/she/it firmed |
we firmed |
you firmed |
they firmed |
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I am firming |
you are firming |
he/she/it is firming |
we are firming |
you are firming |
they are firming |
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I have firmed |
you have firmed |
he/she/it has firmed |
we have firmed |
you have firmed |
they have firmed |
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I was firming |
you were firming |
he/she/it was firming |
we were firming |
you were firming |
they were firming |
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I had firmed |
you had firmed |
he/she/it had firmed |
we had firmed |
you had firmed |
they had firmed |
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I will firm |
you will firm |
he/she/it will firm |
we will firm |
you will firm |
they will firm |
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I will have firmed |
you will have firmed |
he/she/it will have firmed |
we will have firmed |
you will have firmed |
they will have firmed |
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I will be firming |
you will be firming |
he/she/it will be firming |
we will be firming |
you will be firming |
they will be firming |
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I have been firming |
you have been firming |
he/she/it has been firming |
we have been firming |
you have been firming |
they have been firming |
Future Perfect Continuous |
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I will have been firming |
you will have been firming |
he/she/it will have been firming |
we will have been firming |
you will have been firming |
they will have been firming |
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I had been firming |
you had been firming |
he/she/it had been firming |
we had been firming |
you had been firming |
they had been firming |
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I would firm |
you would firm |
he/she/it would firm |
we would firm |
you would firm |
they would firm |
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I would have firmed |
you would have firmed |
he/she/it would have firmed |
we would have firmed |
you would have firmed |
they would have firmed |
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Noun | 1. | ![]() corp,corporation - a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state business,business concern,business organisation,business organization,concern - a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it; "he bought his brother's business"; "a small mom-and-pop business"; "a racially integrated business concern" accounting firm - a firm of accountants who provide accounting and auditing services for a fee consulting company,consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee dealer - a firm engaged in trading law firm - a firm of lawyers auction house - a firm that conducts auctions |
Verb | 1. | firm - become taut or tauter; "Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly"; "the rope tautened" tighten - become tight or tighter; "The rope tightened" |
2. | firm - make taut or tauter; "tauten a rope" | |
Adj. | 1. | ![]() resolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith" |
2. | firm - not soft or yielding to pressure; "a firm mattress"; "the snow was firm underfoot"; "solid ground" hard - resisting weight or pressure | |
3. | firm - strong and sure; "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope" forceful - characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical); "a forceful speaker"; "a forceful personality"; "forceful measures"; "a forceful plan for peace" | |
4. | firm - not subject to revision or change; "a firm contract"; "a firm offer" settled - established or decided beyond dispute or doubt; "with details of the wedding settled she could now sleep at night" | |
5. | firm - (of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling; "his voice was firm and confident"; "a firm step" steady - not subject to change or variation especially in behavior; "a steady beat"; "a steady job"; "a steady breeze"; "a steady increase"; "a good steady ballplayer" | |
6. | ![]() stable - resistant to change of position or condition; "a stable ladder"; "a stable peace"; "a stable relationship"; "stable prices" | |
7. | firm - securely established; "holds a firm position as the country's leading poet" secure - free from danger or risk; "secure from harm"; "his fortune was secure"; "made a secure place for himself in his field" | |
8. | firm - possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue; "firm muscles" healthy - having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease; "a rosy healthy baby"; "staying fit and healthy" | |
9. | firm - securely fixed in place; "the post was still firm after being hit by the car" fixed - securely placed or fastened or set; "a fixed piece of wood"; "a fixed resistor" | |
10. | ![]() faithful - steadfast in affection or allegiance; "years of faithful service"; "faithful employees"; "we do not doubt that England has a faithful patriot in the Lord Chancellor" | |
Adv. | 1. | ![]() |
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firm
1adjective
1.hard,solid,compact,dense,set,concentrated,stiff,compacted,rigid,compressed,inflexible,solidified,unyielding,congealed,inelastic,jelled,close-grained,jellifiedFruit should be firm and excellent in condition.
hardsoft,limp,flabby,flaccid
hardsoft,limp,flabby,flaccid
2.secure,strong,fixed,secured,rooted,stable,steady,anchored,braced,robust,cemented,fast,sturdy,embedded,fastened,riveted,taut,stationary,motionless,immovable,unmoving,unshakable,unfluctuatinguse a firm platform or a sturdy ladder
secureloose,unstable,shaky,insecure,unreliable,flimsy,unsteady
secureloose,unstable,shaky,insecure,unreliable,flimsy,unsteady
4.strict,unwavering,unswerving,unshakable,constant,stalwart,resolute,inflexible,steadfast,unyielding,immovable,unflinching,unbending,obdurate,unalterable,unfalteringThey needed the guiding hand of a firm father figure.
5.determined,true,settled,fixed,resolved,strict,definite,set on,adamant,stalwart,staunch,resolute,inflexible,steadfast,unyielding,unwavering,immovable,unflinching,unswerving,unbending,obdurate,unshakable,unalterable,unshaken,unfalteringHe held a firm belief in the afterlife.
determinedwavering,irresolute,inconstant
determinedwavering,irresolute,inconstant
6.definite,hard,clear,confirmed,settled,fixed,hard-and-fast,cut-and-dried(informal)firm evidence
7.close,good,devoted,inseparable,loving,dear,familiar,attached,intimate,confidentialThey met two years ago and soon became firm friends.
firm something up
1.tone,shape up,get in shape,get into conditionFirm up muscles and tighten the skin.
2.confirm,establish,settle,fix,clinch,substantiateThe government will firm up their plans for a safer Britain.
firm
2nouncompany,business,concern,association,organization,house,corporation,venture,enterprise,partnership,establishment,undertaking,outfit(informal),consortium,conglomerateThe firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.
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firm 1
adjective1.Unyielding to pressure or force:
3.Not easily moved or shaken:
4.Indicating or possessing determination, resolution, or persistence:
5.Not hesitating or wavering:
6.Adhering firmly and devotedly, as to a person, a cause, or a duty:
firm 2
nounA commercial organization:
Informal:outfit.
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Translations
firmapevnýrozhodný
fastfirmasolidurokkeligvirksomhed
kindelveendunud
kiinnittääkiinteälujalujittaalujittua
čvrsttvrtka
fyrirtækióbifanleguròéttur, stöîugur, fastur
会社堅い
단단한회사
firmus
cietsfirmanelokāmsnemainīgsstingrs
firma
čvrstodločenpodjetjetrdenzanesljiv
fastfirma
แข็งบริษัท
chắc chắnhãng
firm
1[fɜːm]A.ADJ (firmer (compar) (firmest (superl)))
1. (=solid) [base] →firme,sólido; [mattress, stomach, thighs] →duro; (=secure) [hold] →firme,seguro
these legends have a firm basis in fact →estasleyendas estánsólidamentebasadas enhechosreales
to be on firmground (fig) →pisarterrenofirme
as firm as arock →(tan)firme como unaroca
these legends have a firm basis in fact →estasleyendas estánsólidamentebasadas enhechosreales
to be on firmground (fig) →pisarterrenofirme
as firm as arock →(tan)firme como unaroca
2. (=staunch) [belief, support] →firme; [friends] →íntimo; [friendship] →sólido
she's a firm believer in justice/discipline →creefirmementeen lajusticia/ladisciplina
she's a firm believer in justice/discipline →creefirmementeen lajusticia/ladisciplina
3. (=resolute, decisive) [decision, measures] →firme; [voice] →seguro,firme; [steps] →decidido,resuelto
he was very firm about it →semostrómuyfirmeordecidido
we are taking a firmstand on this issue →mantenemos unaposturafirmecon respecto a estacuestión
he was very firm about it →semostrómuyfirmeordecidido
we are taking a firmstand on this issue →mantenemos unaposturafirmecon respecto a estacuestión
4. (=severe) →estricto,firme
tobe firm with sb →serestrictoorfirme con algn
a firm hand: this horse needs a firm hand →a estecaballo hay que tratarlo confirmeza
this child needs a firm hand →esteniñonecesitamanodura
he governed the country with a firm hand →dirigióel país conmanodura
tobe firm with sb →serestrictoorfirme con algn
a firm hand: this horse needs a firm hand →a estecaballo hay que tratarlo confirmeza
this child needs a firm hand →esteniñonecesitamanodura
he governed the country with a firm hand →dirigióel país conmanodura
5. (=definite) [offer, order] →enfirme; [evidence] →concluyente,contundente
they won't go ahead without a firm commitment from us →novan aseguir adelantehasta que no lesdemos unagarantía enfirme
they are firmfavourites to win the trophy →son losgrandesfavoritos parallevarse eltrofeo
chocolate is a firm favourite with children →elchocolatesiempretiene eléxitoasegurado con losniños
they won't go ahead without a firm commitment from us →novan aseguir adelantehasta que no lesdemos unagarantía enfirme
they are firmfavourites to win the trophy →son losgrandesfavoritos parallevarse eltrofeo
chocolate is a firm favourite with children →elchocolatesiempretiene eléxitoasegurado con losniños
7. (Fin) (=not subject to change) [price] →estable
B.ADVtostand firm →mantenersefirme
firm up
A.VT + ADV
1. (=reinforce) [+structure] →fortalecer,reforzar; [+thighs, muscles] →endurecer
2. (=make more specific) [+proposal, deal] →concretar
3. (Culin) [+mixture] →darconsistencia a
4. (Fin) [+prices] →consolidar
B.VI + ADV (Culin) [mixture] →hacerseconsistente
firm
2[fɜːm]N →firmaf,empresafa firm of accountants →unafirmaorempresa decontabilidad
she joined a law firm →seincorporó a unbufete deabogados
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firm
[ˈfɜːrm]adj
[person] →ferme
to be firm with sb →se montrerferme avec qn
to stand firm →tenir bon
to stand firm on sth →êtrefermeà propos de qch
to stand firm against sth →tenir bonface à qch
to be firm with sb →se montrerferme avec qn
to stand firm →tenir bon
to stand firm on sth →êtrefermeà propos de qch
to stand firm against sth →tenir bonface à qch
[ground, mattress] →ferme
(=well-established) firm favourite →incontournablem
to be a firm favourite with sb →être unincontournable chez qn, être unincontournable pour qn
to become a firm favourite with sb →devenir unincontournable chez qn,devenir unincontournable pour qn
Bali has become a firm favourite with travellers →Baliestdevenu unincontournable chez lesvoyageurs.,Baliestdevenu unincontournable pour lesvoyageurs.
to be a firm favourite with sb →être unincontournable chez qn, être unincontournable pour qn
to become a firm favourite with sb →devenir unincontournable chez qn,devenir unincontournable pour qn
Bali has become a firm favourite with travellers →Baliestdevenu unincontournable chez lesvoyageurs.,Baliestdevenu unincontournable pour lesvoyageurs.
[grip, handshake] →ferme
(=definite) [offer, belief] →ferme; [view] →arrêté(e); [decision] →ferme, définitif/ive; [evidence] →solide; [news] →sûr(e)
to be a firm believer in sth →croirefermement à qch
to be a firm believer in sth →croirefermement à qch
(=secure) [control, grasp] →solide
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firm
1firm
2adj (+er)
(= solid)mattress, pillow, fruit, foundation etc →fest;stomach, thighs →straff;the cake should befirm to the touch →derKuchen sollte sichfestanfühlen;firm groundor going (Horse Racing) →harterBoden
(= strong)hold, grip →fest,sicher;handshake →fest;(= steady)support, chair, ladder →stabil;to getor take afirm hold on something →etwfesthalten;to keep afirm gripor hold on something/oneself(fig) →etwfest/sichgut imGriff haben;to havefirm control of something →etwfest unterKontrolle haben;Liverpool tookfirm control of the game →Liverpoolbeherrschte dasSpiel;to have afirm grasp/understanding of something →etwgutbeherrschen/verstehen;to gain afirm foothold(fig) →festenFußfassen;to have afirm foothold(fig) →einesichereAusgangsposition haben;you need afirm baseor foundation in any career →für jedeKarriere braucht man einestabileBasisor einefesteGrundlage;they have nofirm foundations on which to build →sie haben keinefesteGrundlage, auf der siebauen können;to put something on afirm footingor foundation(economy, company etc) →etw auf einesichereBasisstellen
(= definite)agreement, promise, commitment, belief, support →fest;decision →endgültig;evidence, information, conclusion →sicher;news →bestätigt;step →entschlossen;to set afirm date for something →einenfestenTermin füretwvereinbaren;it is myfirm beliefor conviction that … →ich bin derfestenÜberzeugung, dass …;to be afirm believer in something/that … →fest anetw(acc) →glauben/daranglauben, dass …;he’s afirm supporteror advocate of capital punishment →er ist einentschiedenerBefürworter derTodesstrafe;firm Conservative supporters →überzeugteAnhänger derkonservativenPartei
(= strict)leader, father →stark;leadership, policy, voice →fest;manner, action →entschlossen;measure →durchgreifend;this demandsfirm leadership →daserfordert einefesteFührung;to befirm about something →aufetw(dat) →bestehen;to befirm with somebody →jdm gegenüberbestimmtauftreten;she’sfirm with the children →sie iststreng mit denKindern;to take afirm hand with somebody →strengmit jdmumgehen;children need afirm hand →Kinder brauchen einefesteHand;to take afirm standor line →klarStellung beziehen;to take afirm standor line against something →energisch gegenetwvorgehen
firm friends →engeFreunde;they arefirm friends →sie sindengbefreundet;to becomefirm friends with somebody →sichengmit jdmbefreunden;to be afirm favourite (Brit)or favorite (US)(with somebody) →(bei jdm) sehrbeliebt sein;this restaurant is one of myfirm favourites (Brit)or favorites (US) →dies ist eines meiner Lieblingsrestaurants;to be thefirm favourite (Brit)or favorite (US) →hoherFavorit sein;thefirm favourite (Brit)or favorite (US)for a job →deraussichtsreichsteKandidat für einenPosten
advto hold somethingfirm →etwfesthalten;to holdfirm (Fin:prices, shares, currency) →stabilbleiben;to standor holdfirm(= not give up) →festorstandhaftbleiben;you should standfirm against such threats →Sie sollten sich durch solcheDrohungennichtbeirrenlassen
vt soil →festdrücken
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firm
1[ˈfɜːm]adj (-er (comp) (-est (superl))) (gen) →solido/a; (steady) →saldo/a; (belief) →fermo/a; (measures) →severo/a; (look, voice) →risoluto/a; (prices) →stabile; (offer, decision) →definitivo/aas firm as a rock →solido/a come unaroccia
to be a firm believer in sth →crederefermamente in qc
to be firm with sb →esseredeciso/a con qn
they are firm friends →sono moltoamici
to keep a firm hold on →teneresaldamente
to be on firm ground (fig) →andare sul sicuro
to stand firmor take a firm stand over sth (fig) →tener duroper quanto riguarda qc
firm
2[fɜːm]n →azienda,ditta,impresaCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
firm1
(fəːm) adjective1. (fixed) strong and steady.a firm handshake. stewige handdruk قَوي، ثابِت стабилен firme pevný fest fast; solidσταθερός,γερός,στέρεοςfirme,sólido tugev سفت lujasolideיציב,חזק स्थिर, दृढ़, अचल jak, cvrst, postojan szilárd mantap þéttur, stöðugur, fasturfermo,sicuro しっかりとした 굳은, 견고한 tvirtas ciets; stingrs eratstevigfast,solid,stabilmocny کلکfirme tare; solidкрепкий pevný čvrst čvrst fast, stadig มั่นคงsert 緊緊的 міцний, твердий محکم mạnh mẽ; chắc chắn紧紧的
2. decided; not changing one's mind.a firm refusal. vaste ثابِت، مُصَمِّم непоколебим firme rozhodnýentschlossen fast; urokkeligακλόνητος,αμετάκλητοςfirme kindel قطعی päättäväinenrésoluאיתן दृढ़ nepokolebljiv, nepopustljiv határozott tegas óbifanlegurfermo,risoluto 断固とした 확고한 tvirtas, nepalenkiamas stingrs; nelokāms; nemainīgs kukuhvastberadenfaststanowczy کلک،قطعیfirme hotărât твёрдый, непоколебимый rozhodný odločen odlučan bestämd, orubblig ที่ตัดสินใจแล้วไม่มีเปลี่ยนใจkesin 堅決的 рішучий; непохитний پختہ xác định; không thay đổi坚决的
ˈfirmly adverb vas; beslis; ferm بِثَبات، بِصَرامَه солидно firmemente pevně; rozhodně fest fast; solidt; urokkeligtσταθεράfirmemente kindlalt بطور محکم یا قاطع lujastifermement בִּתקִיפוּת दृढ़तापूर्वक jako, cvrsto szilárdan, határozottan dengan tegas óbifanlegafermamente しっかりと 확고하게 tvirtai stingri; nelokāmi dengan kukuhstevig,vastberadenfast,bestemt stanowczo په ټينګه، په كلكهfirmemente cu fermitateкрепко pevne čvrsto čvrsto stadigt, bestämt อย่างแข็งแรงมั่นคง kesin olarak 堅定地 твердо, рішуче مضبوطی سے vững chắc; kiên quyết坚定地
firm2
(fəːm) noun a business company.an engineering firm. firma; saak شَرِكَه фирма firma firma die Firma firma; virksomhedεταιρείαempresa firma شرکت firmafirmeחברה व्यापारिक कंपनी tvrtka, firma cég perusahaan fyrirtækiditta 商会 회사 firma firma firmafirmafirmafirma,przedsiębiorstwo شړکت firma firmăфирма firma podjetje firma firma บริษัทşirket,firma 公司 фірма, компанія کاروباری ادارہ hãng; công ty公司
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firm
→راسِخ,شَرِكَة firma, pevný fast, firmafest,Firmaεταιρεία,σφιχτόςduro,empresa,firme kiinteä, yritysferme,firme čvrst, tvrtkaditta,sodo 会社, 堅い 단단한, 회사firma,stevigfast,firmafirma,mocnyfirma,firmeтвердый,фирма fast, firma แข็ง, บริษัทfirma,sıkı chắc chắn, hãng公司,结实的Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
firm
a. firme, fijo-a, consistente.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
firm
adj firmeEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Bianchon narrated the following: Another Study of Woman La Grande Breteche Bidault (known as Gigonnet) Gobseck The Vendetta Cesar Birotteau TheFirm of Nucingen A Daughter of Eve Bixiou, Jean-Jacques The Purse A Bachelor's Establishment Modeste Mignon Scenes from a Courtesan's Life TheFirm of Nucingen The Muse of the Department Cousin Betty The Member for Arcis Beatrix A Man of Business Gaudissart II.
Stated briefly, the business of thefirm was of the widely miscellaneous sort.
Some two weeks later, Newland Archer, sitting in abstracted idleness in his private compartment of the office of Letterblair, Lamson and Low, attorneys at law, was summoned by the head of thefirm.
Athelny told Philip that he could easily get him something to do in the largefirm of linendrapers in which himself worked.
Swift was now rather old and feeble, taking only a nominal part in the activities of thefirm made up of himself and his son.
But what I have to do with, as a partner in ourfirm, is the qualities you've shown as a man o' business.
The Sea, assuming the form of a woman, replied to him: "Blame not me, my good sir, but the winds, for I am by my own nature as calm andfirm even as this earth; but the winds suddenly falling on me create these waves, and lash me into fury."
and the wish, which constitutes the Emperor's sole and absolute aim- to establish peace in Europe onfirm foundations- has now decided him to despatch part of the army abroad and to create a new condition for the attainment of that purpose.
Her finely chiseled, clean-cut face, with something red Indian about thefirm mouth and strongly marked cheek bones, showed even at that distance traces of the friction of the passing years.
Jerry Nichols clutched his forehead with both hands, raised both hands to heaven, and then, as if despairing of calming himself by these means, picked up a paper-weight from the desk and hurled it at a portrait of the founder of thefirm, which hung over the mantelpiece.
He looked up from his pompano and inquired of Arobin if he were related to the gentleman of that name who formed one of thefirm of Laitner and Arobin, lawyers.
His employer, who had more the appearance of a country gentleman than the junior partner in the well-knownfirm of Rocke and Son, solicitors, had risen to his feet, and was drawing on his gloves.
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