used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I knew it had to be attained by starting first at the bottom, so I went up on the K. M.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading I knew it had to be attained by starting first at the bottom, so I went up on the K. M.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I knew it had to be attained by starting first at the bottom, so I went up on the K. M.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
the lower side of anything
From this reading I knew it had to be attained by starting first at the bottom, so I went up on the K. M.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I knew it had to be attained by starting first at the bottom, so I went up on the K. M.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
CommercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
despatcher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I thought I had the making of a good despatcher in me, and determined to try for that place.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I thought I had the making of a good despatcher in me, and determined to try for that place.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I thought I had the making of a good despatcher in me, and determined to try for that place.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
a message received and understood
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I knew it had to be attained by starting first at the bottom, so I went up on the K. M.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew it had to be attained by starting first at the bottom, so I went up on the K. M.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
immediately past
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading I knew it had to be attained by starting first at the bottom, so I went up on the K. M.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I thought I had the making of a good despatcher in me, and determined to try for that place.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading & O. and secured a position as night operator at Vining.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I thought I had the making of a good despatcher in me, and determined to try for that place.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading & O. and secured a position as night operator at Vining.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading & O. and secured a position as night operator at Vining.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading I knew it had to be attained by starting first at the bottom, so I went up on the K. M.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought I had the making of a good despatcher in me, and determined to try for that place.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I thought I had the making of a good despatcher in me, and determined to try for that place.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I knew it had to be attained by starting first at the bottom, so I went up on the K. M.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
Vining
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading & O. and secured a position as night operator at Vining.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I knew it had to be attained by starting first at the bottom, so I went up on the K. M.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Commercial work I did not care for, nor did I want to go back on the road as a night operator on a small salary.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
a late time of life
From this reading SENDING MY FIRST ORDER I had now been knocking about the country for quite a few years, and working in all kinds of offices and places, and had acquired a great deal of experience and valuable information, so I reached the conclusion that it was about time for me to settle down and get something that would last me for a while.
