used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These, however, form only a small portion of the business enterprises in New York.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
(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 There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
any thing at all
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
a youthful male person
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading These, however, form only a small portion of the business enterprises in New York.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading These, however, form only a small portion of the business enterprises in New York.
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading These, however, form only a small portion of the business enterprises in New York.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It is a saying, as true as it is old, that it is the unexpected that happens.
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading These, however, form only a small portion of the business enterprises in New York.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a saying, as true as it is old, that it is the unexpected that happens.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a saying, as true as it is old, that it is the unexpected that happens.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
a boy or man
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
make reference to
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
mercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading These, however, form only a small portion of the business enterprises in New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is a saying, as true as it is old, that it is the unexpected that happens.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
and nothing more
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading These, however, form only a small portion of the business enterprises in New York.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
publishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
retailverbUS /ˈriːteɪl/
be sold at the retail level
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It is a saying, as true as it is old, that it is the unexpected that happens.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These, however, form only a small portion of the business enterprises in New York.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a saying, as true as it is old, that it is the unexpected that happens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These, however, form only a small portion of the business enterprises in New York.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is a saying, as true as it is old, that it is the unexpected that happens.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading It is a saying, as true as it is old, that it is the unexpected that happens.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
which person or people
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading Thus far I have treated only of the chances in wholesale mercantile establishments, such as deal in dry goods, hardware, and so forth.
belonging to which person
From this reading I know a boy who had lived all his life in the city, whose parents were people of position and influence.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There are banking houses, manufacturing concerns, publishing houses, insurance companies, and hosts of agents for anything and everything, not to mention the great number of retail stores, all of which employ clerical assistance, and in any one of which the country lad looking for work may suddenly find himself employed.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading These, however, form only a small portion of the business enterprises in New York.
