used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Good morning, Weston," said Mr. Compton; "I want to have a few minutes' conversation with you: sit down.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Your services have been very valuable to me during the past year, and I am in every way satisfied with you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
ComptonnounUS /ˈkɑːmptən/
United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "Good morning, Weston," said Mr. Compton; "I want to have a few minutes' conversation with you: sit down.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Good morning, Weston," said Mr. Compton; "I want to have a few minutes' conversation with you: sit down.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Your services have been very valuable to me during the past year, and I am in every way satisfied with you.
expirationnounUS /ˌekspərˈeɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Good morning, Weston," said Mr. Compton; "I want to have a few minutes' conversation with you: sit down.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING ON IN THE WORLD.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good morning, Weston," said Mr. Compton; "I want to have a few minutes' conversation with you: sit down.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Good morning, Weston," said Mr. Compton; "I want to have a few minutes' conversation with you: sit down.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Good morning, Weston," said Mr. Compton; "I want to have a few minutes' conversation with you: sit down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GETTING ON IN THE WORLD.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Your services have been very valuable to me during the past year, and I am in every way satisfied with you.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Good morning, Weston," said Mr. Compton; "I want to have a few minutes' conversation with you: sit down.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GETTING ON IN THE WORLD.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Your services have been very valuable to me during the past year, and I am in every way satisfied with you.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Your services have been very valuable to me during the past year, and I am in every way satisfied with you.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Your services have been very valuable to me during the past year, and I am in every way satisfied with you.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
be seated
From this reading "Good morning, Weston," said Mr. Compton; "I want to have a few minutes' conversation with you: sit down.
express in speech
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING ON IN THE WORLD.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
twelvemonthnoun
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading You have been in my office now more than a twelvemonth, and I promised that you should have an increased salary at the expiration of that time.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Your services have been very valuable to me during the past year, and I am in every way satisfied with you.
precisely as stated
From this reading Your services have been very valuable to me during the past year, and I am in every way satisfied with you.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Good morning, Weston," said Mr. Compton; "I want to have a few minutes' conversation with you: sit down.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Your services have been very valuable to me during the past year, and I am in every way satisfied with you.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading GETTING ON IN THE WORLD.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Your services have been very valuable to me during the past year, and I am in every way satisfied with you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Compton wishes to speak with you, Weston," said Mr. Sanders, the manager, to George one morning, during the visit of Mrs. Weston in the country.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your services have been very valuable to me during the past year, and I am in every way satisfied with you.
