used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You are an extraordinary boy,” he said, raising his glasses, and peering at Guy from under the rims.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are an extraordinary boy,” he said, raising his glasses, and peering at Guy from under the rims.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You are an extraordinary boy,” he said, raising his glasses, and peering at Guy from under the rims.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
BAYPORT
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From this reading GUY REACHES BAYPORT Guy did not delay long in New York.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
a youthful male person
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
cannyadjectiveUS /ˈkæni/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading GUY REACHES BAYPORT Guy did not delay long in New York.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GUY REACHES BAYPORT Guy did not delay long in New York.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading “You are an extraordinary boy,” he said, raising his glasses, and peering at Guy from under the rims.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “You are an extraordinary boy,” he said, raising his glasses, and peering at Guy from under the rims.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading “You are an extraordinary boy,” he said, raising his glasses, and peering at Guy from under the rims.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading GUY REACHES BAYPORT Guy did not delay long in New York.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How old are you?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GUY REACHES BAYPORT Guy did not delay long in New York.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
intrusted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading GUY REACHES BAYPORT Guy did not delay long in New York.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading GUY REACHES BAYPORT Guy did not delay long in New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GUY REACHES BAYPORT Guy did not delay long in New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “How old are you?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading “You are an extraordinary boy,” he said, raising his glasses, and peering at Guy from under the rims.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading “You are an extraordinary boy,” he said, raising his glasses, and peering at Guy from under the rims.
REACHESnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading GUY REACHES BAYPORT Guy did not delay long in New York.
rimsnounUS /rɪmz/
plural of “rim” — the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading “You are an extraordinary boy,” he said, raising his glasses, and peering at Guy from under the rims.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You are an extraordinary boy,” he said, raising his glasses, and peering at Guy from under the rims.
Saunders
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From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
Scotchmannoun
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “You are an extraordinary boy,” he said, raising his glasses, and peering at Guy from under the rims.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He called upon Gilbert Frazer, the American agent of his employer, and attended to the business that had been intrusted to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was employed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Frazer, a canny Scotchman, somewhat over fifty, was amazed that Mr. Saunders had so far trusted “a mere boy”; but in his conversation with Guy he found that “the mere boy” was quick and intelligent, and seemed thoroughly to comprehend the business on which he was 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 GUY REACHES BAYPORT Guy did not delay long in New York.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are an extraordinary boy,” he said, raising his glasses, and peering at Guy from under the rims.
