used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of this he was about to receive an additional proof.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Of this he was about to receive an additional proof.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IMPORTANT COMMISSION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
for the reason that
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
COMMISSIONnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading AN IMPORTANT COMMISSION.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
divisible by two
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
promote over another
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
FitchnounUS /fɪtʃ/
dark brown mustelid of woodlands of Eurasia that gives off an unpleasant odor when threatened
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
of great significance or value
From this reading AN IMPORTANT COMMISSION.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Of this he was about to receive an additional proof.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Of this he was about to receive an additional proof.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
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From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For this reason he had already had his pay raised to fifteen dollars a week and was thoroughly trusted, even in matters of importance.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading He had won his way to the favor of his employer, not alone on account of his personal good qualities, but because in the way of business he manifested an unusual aptitude.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was nearly a year later, and Jasper Kent still remained in St. Louis, and in the employ of Herman Fitch.
