used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
adjusternounUS /əˈdʒʌstər/
one who investigates insurance claims or claims for damages and recommends an effective settlement
From this reading "Wright," he said, "the Oak Tool Works will require an adjuster.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Wright," he said, "the Oak Tool Works will require an adjuster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The man behind the large, polished desk nodded as Peter Wright entered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The man behind the large, polished desk nodded as Peter Wright entered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
Delinge
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From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The man behind the large, polished desk nodded as Peter Wright entered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The man behind the large, polished desk nodded as Peter Wright entered.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Therefore, you will pinch-hit for him."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wright," he said, "the Oak Tool Works will require an adjuster.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore, you will pinch-hit for him."
I've
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From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The man behind the large, polished desk nodded as Peter Wright entered.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man behind the large, polished desk nodded as Peter Wright entered.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The man behind the large, polished desk nodded as Peter Wright entered.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading "Wright," he said, "the Oak Tool Works will require an adjuster.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The man behind the large, polished desk nodded as Peter Wright entered.
pinch-hit
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From this reading Therefore, you will pinch-hit for him."
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading The man behind the large, polished desk nodded as Peter Wright entered.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "Wright," he said, "the Oak Tool Works will require an adjuster.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Wright," he said, "the Oak Tool Works will require an adjuster.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man behind the large, polished desk nodded as Peter Wright entered.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, you will pinch-hit for him."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
ToolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading "Wright," he said, "the Oak Tool Works will require an adjuster.
unaccessibleadjective
capable of being reached only with great difficulty or not at all
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
which person or people
From this reading The Oak Tool Works has a special contract, and it is always taken care of by Mr. Delinge who happens to be having a vacation in an unaccessible spot.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Wright," he said, "the Oak Tool Works will require an adjuster.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading "Wright," he said, "the Oak Tool Works will require an adjuster.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading The man behind the large, polished desk nodded as Peter Wright entered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
You're
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From this reading You're new in this office, but I've been given to understand that you have experience, are willing, intelligent, and observing.
