used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading His advancement created no envy among the other clerks, for they all liked him.
(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 His advancement created no envy among the other clerks, for they all liked him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His advancement created no envy among the other clerks, for they all liked him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Dick presided chiefly over the silverware department, as he was more familiar with that branch than the others.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Dick presided chiefly over the silverware department, as he was more familiar with that branch than the others.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading His advancement created no envy among the other clerks, for they all liked him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading His advancement created no envy among the other clerks, for they all liked him.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Dick presided chiefly over the silverware department, as he was more familiar with that branch than the others.
someone who is a detective
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading His advancement created no envy among the other clerks, for they all liked him.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Dick presided chiefly over the silverware department, as he was more familiar with that branch than the others.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His advancement created no envy among the other clerks, for they all liked him.
set up or found
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His advancement created no envy among the other clerks, for they all liked him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading His advancement created no envy among the other clerks, for they all liked him.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
engage in
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dick presided chiefly over the silverware department, as he was more familiar with that branch than the others.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
not any; not one
From this reading His advancement created no envy among the other clerks, for they all liked him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His advancement created no envy among the other clerks, for they all liked him.
others
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From this reading Dick presided chiefly over the silverware department, as he was more familiar with that branch than the others.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Dick presided chiefly over the silverware department, as he was more familiar with that branch than the others.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
move upward
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
salesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
sexesnounUS /ˈseksəz/
plural of “sex” — activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
silverwarenounUS /ˈsɪlvərwer/
tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel
From this reading Dick presided chiefly over the silverware department, as he was more familiar with that branch than the others.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Dick presided chiefly over the silverware department, as he was more familiar with that branch than the others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His advancement created no envy among the other clerks, for they all liked him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He possessed all the elements that make people popular with those they come in contact with; and his power extended over both sexes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading His rise had been so far fairly rapid, and was due to his natural abilities as a salesman, his attractive personality and magnetic ways, and his strict attention to his duties and to the interests of his employer.
at the time that
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When Dick returned to the store at the beginning of the new year he found he was promoted to a regular position in the store proper, with an increase of wages.
