used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
BENEVOLENTadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT BROKER.
blandest
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From this reading We do business on correct principles,” said the employment broker, with the blandest of smiles.
BROKERnounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT BROKER.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading We do business on correct principles,” said the employment broker, with the blandest of smiles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By no means! certainly not!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “By no means! certainly not!
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
make right or correct
From this reading We do business on correct principles,” said the employment broker, with the blandest of smiles.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We do business on correct principles,” said the employment broker, with the blandest of smiles.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading We do business on correct principles,” said the employment broker, with the blandest of smiles.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “By no means! certainly not!
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
negotiateverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
not any; not one
From this reading “By no means! certainly not!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading We do business on correct principles,” said the employment broker, with the blandest of smiles.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading We do business on correct principles,” said the employment broker, with the blandest of smiles.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading We do business on correct principles,” said the employment broker, with the blandest of smiles.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BENEVOLENT BROKER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We do business on correct principles,” said the employment broker, with the blandest of smiles.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
at the time that
From this reading “When we raise any money for a party, we charge him a commission; and that pays our fee.”
which person or people
From this reading “Must I pay a dollar before I can find out what sort of a place this one is?” asked Wade, who concluded that he should not negotiate on this basis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We do business on correct principles,” said the employment broker, with the blandest of smiles.
