used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading In the matter of sales it had been a banner Christmas for Mr. Rexford’s department.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the matter of sales it had been a banner Christmas for Mr. Rexford’s department.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The holiday rush for books had left the department in wholesale disorder.
brought into existence
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
a youthful male person
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading In the matter of sales it had been a banner Christmas for Mr. Rexford’s department.
clamoredverbUS /ˈklæmərd/
past form of “clamor” — make loud demands
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The holiday rush for books had left the department in wholesale disorder.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading The holiday rush for books had left the department in wholesale disorder.
dodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
divisible by two
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
GOBBLERnounUS /ˈɡɑːbələr/
a hasty eater who swallows large mouthfuls
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The holiday rush for books had left the department in wholesale disorder.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The holiday rush for books had left the department in wholesale disorder.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The holiday rush for books had left the department in wholesale disorder.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
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 GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In the matter of sales it had been a banner Christmas for Mr. Rexford’s department.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
established beyond doubt
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
Rexford's
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From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
move hurridly
From this reading The holiday rush for books had left the department in wholesale disorder.
salesnounUS /seɪlz/
income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time
From this reading In the matter of sales it had been a banner Christmas for Mr. Rexford’s department.
salespersonnounUS /ˈseɪlzpɜːrsən/
a person employed to represent a business and to sell its merchandise (as to customers in a store or to customers who are visited)
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
hard to endure
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The head salesperson of each particular stock of books clamored for the services of a stock boy to help bring order out of confusion, and Harry was hurried here and there at the command of many masters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading The holiday rush for books had left the department in wholesale disorder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Far from trying to dodge hard work, however, he plunged into it with an enthusiasm born of his love of books and his earnest desire to further Mr. Rexford’s cause in every possible way.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading GETTING EVEN WITH THE GOBBLER The few days that were left of the old year proved to be particularly busy ones for Harry Harding.
