used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The days had passed into weeks and Michael had not gone near his benefactor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Meantime he had not been idle.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading The days had passed into weeks and Michael had not gone near his benefactor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days had passed into weeks and Michael had not gone near his benefactor.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
let fall to the ground
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The days had passed into weeks and Michael had not gone near his benefactor.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The days had passed into weeks and Michael had not gone near his benefactor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The days had passed into weeks and Michael had not gone near his benefactor.
not in action or at work
From this reading Meantime he had not been idle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The days had passed into weeks and Michael had not gone near his benefactor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime he had not been idle.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The days had passed into weeks and Michael had not gone near his benefactor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The days had passed into weeks and Michael had not gone near his benefactor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The days had passed into weeks and Michael had not gone near his benefactor.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
passportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
salesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had felt that he must drop out of his old friend’s life until a time came that he could show his gratitude for the past.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The days had passed into weeks and Michael had not gone near his benefactor.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading His winning smile and clear eyes had been his passport; and after a few preliminary experiences he had secured a position as salesman in a large department store.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the first week in September that Michael, passing through a crowded thoroughfare, came face to face with Mr. Endicott.
