adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When he found that it arose from Ford's dislike, he ceased to trouble himself about it, though it annoyed him.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mr. Reynolds always treated him with friendly consideration, and appeared to have perfect confidence in him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading When he found that it arose from Ford's dislike, he ceased to trouble himself about it, though it annoyed him.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Reynolds always treated him with friendly consideration, and appeared to have perfect confidence in him.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading When he found that it arose from Ford's dislike, he ceased to trouble himself about it, though it annoyed him.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
broker'snounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
possessive form of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading When he found that it arose from Ford's dislike, he ceased to trouble himself about it, though it annoyed him.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Mr. Reynolds always treated him with friendly consideration, and appeared to have perfect confidence in him.
considerationnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃən/
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Mr. Reynolds always treated him with friendly consideration, and appeared to have perfect confidence in him.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
DeckernounUS /ˈdekər/
English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632)
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading When he found that it arose from Ford's dislike, he ceased to trouble himself about it, though it annoyed him.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
fault-finding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
Ford'snounUS /fɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading When he found that it arose from Ford's dislike, he ceased to trouble himself about it, though it annoyed him.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading When he found that it arose from Ford's dislike, he ceased to trouble himself about it, though it annoyed him.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
Harry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Reynolds always treated him with friendly consideration, and appeared to have perfect confidence in him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Reynolds always treated him with friendly consideration, and appeared to have perfect confidence in him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he found that it arose from Ford's dislike, he ceased to trouble himself about it, though it annoyed him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he found that it arose from Ford's dislike, he ceased to trouble himself about it, though it annoyed him.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
leftnounUS /left/
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 When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Reynolds always treated him with friendly consideration, and appeared to have perfect confidence in him.
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
operatorsnounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtərz/
plural of “operator” — (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Mr. Reynolds always treated him with friendly consideration, and appeared to have perfect confidence in him.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading Mr. Reynolds always treated him with friendly consideration, and appeared to have perfect confidence in him.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had also learned the names and offices of prominent operators, and was, in all respects, qualified to be of service to his employer.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he found that it arose from Ford's dislike, he ceased to trouble himself about it, though it annoyed him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When he found that it arose from Ford's dislike, he ceased to trouble himself about it, though it annoyed him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Mr. Reynolds always treated him with friendly consideration, and appeared to have perfect confidence in him.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading When he found that it arose from Ford's dislike, he ceased to trouble himself about it, though it annoyed him.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading For some reason which he could not understand, however, Willis Ford was far from cordial, often addressing him in a fault-finding tone, which at first disturbed Grant.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Harry Decker left the office at the end of two weeks, Grant was fully able to take his place, having, with Harry's friendly assistance, completely mastered the usual routine of a broker's office.
