Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

give advice to

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

for the reason that

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading This was Ross Goodwyn, the cashier.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

-ing form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

being joined in close association

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

someone who is a detective

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

complete or carry out

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

for a limitless time

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

United States chemist (1839-1903)

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

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From this reading This was Ross Goodwyn, the cashier.

hold firmly

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

for this reason

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

a single distinct event

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

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 figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

past form of “misconstrue” — interpret in the wrong way

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

on one occasion

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

a human being

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)

From this reading This was Ross Goodwyn, the cashier.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

play smoothly or legato

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

carry out

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was Ross Goodwyn, the cashier.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

being unoccupied

From this reading Somehow that individual seemed to take it as a personal affront that Dick had been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the discharge of Charles.

having passed out of existence

From this reading Being a sensitive man he imagined that the other employees were forever chuckling in their sleeves over his defeat, and hence he misconstrued every little incident that arose to be a slur aimed at his vanished authority.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This was Ross Goodwyn, the cashier.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He had figured on filling it with his nephew, and since as a rule these things were left to his discretion he felt very much aggrieved because Mr. Gibbs had for once gone over his head.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FRIENDLY ADVISE Being quick to learn, it did not take Dick long to grasp the scope of his new duties, and by the end of the second week he had gained the good will of every person connected with the bank, from the president down to the porter--with one single exception.