used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The superintendent sat at an office table writing a letter.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The superintendent sat at an office table writing a letter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The superintendent sat at an office table writing a letter.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not at first look up, but kept on with his employment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not at first look up, but kept on with his employment.
DISCHARGEDadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading DISCHARGED.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading He did not at first look up, but kept on with his employment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He did not at first look up, but kept on with his employment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not at first look up, but kept on with his employment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not at first look up, but kept on with his employment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He did not at first look up, but kept on with his employment.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The superintendent sat at an office table writing a letter.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He did not at first look up, but kept on with his employment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not at first look up, but kept on with his employment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The superintendent sat at an office table writing a letter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He did not at first look up, but kept on with his employment.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The superintendent sat at an office table writing a letter.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The superintendent sat at an office table writing a letter.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The superintendent sat at an office table writing a letter.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The superintendent sat at an office table writing a letter.
push forcefully
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He did not at first look up, but kept on with his employment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
which person or people
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had some remnants of conscience left, and he shrank from the task his wife had thrust upon him.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not at first look up, but kept on with his employment.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The superintendent sat at an office table writing a letter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Baker tells me you wish to see me, Mr. Davis," said Robert, who had advanced into the office, by way of calling his attention.
