used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clerks were hopeful of some reforms, but for a while they only wondered and waited.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What these methods were it remained to be seen.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The clerks were hopeful of some reforms, but for a while they only wondered and waited.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading SOME STARTLING CHANGES.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The clerks were hopeful of some reforms, but for a while they only wondered and waited.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
Day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
disapprovedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/
past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The clerks were hopeful of some reforms, but for a while they only wondered and waited.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
in a gradual manner
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading The clerks were hopeful of some reforms, but for a while they only wondered and waited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What these methods were it remained to be seen.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
and nothing more
From this reading The clerks were hopeful of some reforms, but for a while they only wondered and waited.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
partner'snounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
possessive form of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
reformsnounUS /rəˈfɔːrmz/
plural of “reform” — a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading The clerks were hopeful of some reforms, but for a while they only wondered and waited.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading What these methods were it remained to be seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What these methods were it remained to be seen.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME STARTLING CHANGES.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading SOME STARTLING CHANGES.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What these methods were it remained to be seen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The clerks were hopeful of some reforms, but for a while they only wondered and waited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What these methods were it remained to be seen.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The clerks were hopeful of some reforms, but for a while they only wondered and waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the days went by the employees of the big department store became gradually aware that something had happened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What these methods were it remained to be seen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What these methods were it remained to be seen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The clerks were hopeful of some reforms, but for a while they only wondered and waited.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading The first intimation came from the daily papers, in which was given a more or less truthful account of Mr. Day's withdrawal from the firm on the grounds that he disapproved of his senior partner's new business methods.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The clerks were hopeful of some reforms, but for a while they only wondered and waited.
