used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
anew
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
astutenessnounUS /əˈstuːtnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “Oh, there is Muller, a prompt, industrious clerk, he is never behind!
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Let’s give them to him,” said the Director.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What shall we do with them?”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
fellow-men
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From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Let’s give them to him,” said the Director.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let’s give them to him,” said the Director.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
how
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industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading “Oh, there is Muller, a prompt, industrious clerk, he is never behind!
IndustrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
LawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
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Let's
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Meier
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From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
MullernounUS /ˈmʌlər/
Swiss chemist who synthesized DDT and discovered its use as an insecticide (1899-1965)
From this reading “Oh, there is Muller, a prompt, industrious clerk, he is never behind!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Oh, there is Muller, a prompt, industrious clerk, he is never behind!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, there is Muller, a prompt, industrious clerk, he is never behind!
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading “Oh, there is Muller, a prompt, industrious clerk, he is never behind!
RewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Let’s give them to him,” said the Director.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading What shall we do with them?”
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading What shall we do with them?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let’s give them to him,” said the Director.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What shall we do with them?”
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading _For Lawyers_ Fame and Wealth The lawyer becomes famous through his cleverness, popular through his astuteness, but fat and wealthy through the foolishness of his fellow-men.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What shall we do with them?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Rewarded Industry “It is terrible how slow Secretary Meier works!” exclaimed the President; “there he is behind again with a big stack of papers!
