used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading A situation in the house of which he was the silent partner I thought would help me amazingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL IS ENGAGED AS ENTRY CLERK FOR COLLINGSBY AND WHIPPLETON.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL IS ENGAGED AS ENTRY CLERK FOR COLLINGSBY AND WHIPPLETON.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL IS ENGAGED AS ENTRY CLERK FOR COLLINGSBY AND WHIPPLETON.
COLLINGSBY
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL IS ENGAGED AS ENTRY CLERK FOR COLLINGSBY AND WHIPPLETON.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
counting-room
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From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL IS ENGAGED AS ENTRY CLERK FOR COLLINGSBY AND WHIPPLETON.
ENTRYnounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL IS ENGAGED AS ENTRY CLERK FOR COLLINGSBY AND WHIPPLETON.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL IS ENGAGED AS ENTRY CLERK FOR COLLINGSBY AND WHIPPLETON.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A situation in the house of which he was the silent partner I thought would help me amazingly.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A situation in the house of which he was the silent partner I thought would help me amazingly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A situation in the house of which he was the silent partner I thought would help me amazingly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL IS ENGAGED AS ENTRY CLERK FOR COLLINGSBY AND WHIPPLETON.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL IS ENGAGED AS ENTRY CLERK FOR COLLINGSBY AND WHIPPLETON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
engage in
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A situation in the house of which he was the silent partner I thought would help me amazingly.
Messrs
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From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
come into possession of
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading A situation in the house of which he was the silent partner I thought would help me amazingly.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL IS ENGAGED AS ENTRY CLERK FOR COLLINGSBY AND WHIPPLETON.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading A situation in the house of which he was the silent partner I thought would help me amazingly.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
a special situation
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I intended to be a clerk, but I had not thought of such a thing as applying for a situation in Chicago.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
vacancynounUS /ˈveɪkənsi/
being unoccupied
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading I did not expect or desire to make a violent assault upon my grandfather, but to reach him by easy and gradual approaches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
at the time that
From this reading I did not like the idea of being separated from my father; but, when I learned that there was a vacancy in the counting-room of Messrs. Collingsby and Whippleton, I was tempted to obtain it if I could.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL IS ENGAGED AS ENTRY CLERK FOR COLLINGSBY AND WHIPPLETON.
WHIPPLETON
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL IS ENGAGED AS ENTRY CLERK FOR COLLINGSBY AND WHIPPLETON.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A situation in the house of which he was the silent partner I thought would help me amazingly.
