used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the beginning of the year he was promoted, and received a considerable increase of salary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While the hurt rankled, he went to Mr. Warmore and demanded an explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the beginning of the year he was promoted, and received a considerable increase of salary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the beginning of the year he was promoted, and received a considerable increase of salary.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading At the beginning of the year he was promoted, and received a considerable increase of salary.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He was so indignant at the snub, that he made no effort to conceal his feelings.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the beginning of the year he was promoted, and received a considerable increase of salary.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading While the hurt rankled, he went to Mr. Warmore and demanded an explanation.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He was so indignant at the snub, that he made no effort to conceal his feelings.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading While the hurt rankled, he went to Mr. Warmore and demanded an explanation.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He was so indignant at the snub, that he made no effort to conceal his feelings.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
Gordon
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From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the beginning of the year he was promoted, and received a considerable increase of salary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
be the source of pain
From this reading While the hurt rankled, he went to Mr. Warmore and demanded an explanation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading At the beginning of the year he was promoted, and received a considerable increase of salary.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading He was so indignant at the snub, that he made no effort to conceal his feelings.
Josiah
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From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was so indignant at the snub, that he made no effort to conceal his feelings.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While the hurt rankled, he went to Mr. Warmore and demanded an explanation.
not any; not one
From this reading He was so indignant at the snub, that he made no effort to conceal his feelings.
a brief written record
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
and nothing more
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading At the beginning of the year he was promoted, and received a considerable increase of salary.
rankledverbUS /ˈræŋkəld/
past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading While the hurt rankled, he went to Mr. Warmore and demanded an explanation.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At the beginning of the year he was promoted, and received a considerable increase of salary.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading At the beginning of the year he was promoted, and received a considerable increase of salary.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
senioritynounUS /siˈnjɔːrɪti/
higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
snubverbUS /snʌb/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He was so indignant at the snub, that he made no effort to conceal his feelings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so indignant at the snub, that he made no effort to conceal his feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was so indignant at the snub, that he made no effort to conceal his feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
male cat
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
Warmore
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From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the beginning of the year he was promoted, and received a considerable increase of salary.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While the hurt rankled, he went to Mr. Warmore and demanded an explanation.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the hurt rankled, he went to Mr. Warmore and demanded an explanation.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Only two or three incidents worthy of note fell to the lot of Tom Gordon during his second year in the employ of Josiah Warmore.
Zeigler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The situation given to him belonged by right of seniority of service to Max Zeigler, and was looked upon as a certainty by him.
