adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Hiram had a knack of making a bank of the most plebeian vegetable and salads look like the display-window of a florist.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
breathingnounUS /ˈbriːðɪŋ/
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
Crawberry
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From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
display-window
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From this reading Hiram had a knack of making a bank of the most plebeian vegetable and salads look like the display-window of a florist.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
Dwight's
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From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
EmporiumnounUS /ˌemˈpɔːriəm/
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
floristnounUS /ˈflɑːrɪst/
someone who grows and deals in flowers
From this reading Hiram had a knack of making a bank of the most plebeian vegetable and salads look like the display-window of a florist.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
Hiram
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From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading Hiram had a knack of making a bank of the most plebeian vegetable and salads look like the display-window of a florist.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Hiram had a knack of making a bank of the most plebeian vegetable and salads look like the display-window of a florist.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hiram had a knack of making a bank of the most plebeian vegetable and salads look like the display-window of a florist.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Hiram had a knack of making a bank of the most plebeian vegetable and salads look like the display-window of a florist.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Hiram had a knack of making a bank of the most plebeian vegetable and salads look like the display-window of a florist.
nobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
OldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
plebeiannounUS /pləˈbiːən/
one of the common people
From this reading Hiram had a knack of making a bank of the most plebeian vegetable and salads look like the display-window of a florist.
populousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
re-arrange
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
saladsnounUS /ˈsælədz/
plural of “salad” — food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens
From this reading Hiram had a knack of making a bank of the most plebeian vegetable and salads look like the display-window of a florist.
seldomadverbUS /ˈseldəm/
not often
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
StrongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Old Daniel was a driver, he seldom had clerks enough to handle his trade properly, and nobody could suit him.
traysnounUS /treɪz/
plural of “tray” — an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading Hiram had a knack of making a bank of the most plebeian vegetable and salads look like the display-window of a florist.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Daniel Dwight's Emporium, the general store was called, and it was in a very populous part of the town of Crawberry.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the early Monday morning rush was over, and there was moment's breathing space, Hiram went to the door to re-arrange the trays of vegetables which were his particular care.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading As general helper and junior clerk, Hiram Strong had remained with the concern longer than any other boy Daniel had hired in years.
