used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER FROM GULCHVILLE.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
how long something has existed
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “If you are satisfied with me,” said Gerald modestly, “I am very glad.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If you are satisfied with me,” said Gerald modestly, “I am very glad.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading “You have succeeded remarkably well, Gerald,” said his employer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A LETTER FROM GULCHVILLE.
Gerald
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From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “If you are satisfied with me,” said Gerald modestly, “I am very glad.”
GULCHVILLE
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From this reading A LETTER FROM GULCHVILLE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You have succeeded remarkably well, Gerald,” said his employer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You have succeeded remarkably well, Gerald,” said his employer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you are satisfied with me,” said Gerald modestly, “I am very glad.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER FROM GULCHVILLE.
for more time
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If you are satisfied with me,” said Gerald modestly, “I am very glad.”
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading “If you are satisfied with me,” said Gerald modestly, “I am very glad.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading “You have succeeded remarkably well, Gerald,” said his employer.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You have succeeded remarkably well, Gerald,” said his employer.
salesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
filled with satisfaction
From this reading “If you are satisfied with me,” said Gerald modestly, “I am very glad.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
St
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From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading “You have succeeded remarkably well, Gerald,” said his employer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
precisely as stated
From this reading “If you are satisfied with me,” said Gerald modestly, “I am very glad.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
(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 “You have succeeded remarkably well, Gerald,” said his employer.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Gerald returned to St. Louis after a longer trip than he had originally contemplated, he was cordially received.
which person or people
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “If you are satisfied with me,” said Gerald modestly, “I am very glad.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You have succeeded remarkably well, Gerald,” said his employer.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “I have never before employed so young a traveling salesman, and I may add that I have never sent one out of any age who succeeded as well on his first trip.”
