used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
addictedadjectiveUS /əˈdɪktɪd/
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
any thing at all
From this reading "Tommy, you must never hear anything that is said in the office.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Do what you are told, but turn a deaf ear to conversation that does not include you."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
a youthful male person
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Do what you are told, but turn a deaf ear to conversation that does not include you."
counseledverbUS /ˈkaʊnsəld/
past form of “counsel” — give advice to
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading Do what you are told, but turn a deaf ear to conversation that does not include you."
the act of departing
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do what you are told, but turn a deaf ear to conversation that does not include you."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do what you are told, but turn a deaf ear to conversation that does not include you."
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Do what you are told, but turn a deaf ear to conversation that does not include you."
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
set up or found
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
yet to be or coming
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
an established custom
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Tommy, you must never hear anything that is said in the office.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
includeverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːd/
have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Do what you are told, but turn a deaf ear to conversation that does not include you."
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Tommy, you must never hear anything that is said in the office.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
a unit of instruction
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Tommy, you must never hear anything that is said in the office.
absolutely essential
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Tommy, you must never hear anything that is said in the office.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do what you are told, but turn a deaf ear to conversation that does not include you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "Tommy, you must never hear anything that is said in the office.
office-boy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tommy, you must never hear anything that is said in the office.
Identical; not different.
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
stenographernounUS /steˈnʌɡrəfər/
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Do what you are told, but turn a deaf ear to conversation that does not include you."
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Tommy, you must never hear anything that is said in the office.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Do what you are told, but turn a deaf ear to conversation that does not include you."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading This struck the boss as such a happy inspiration that, to the end that his stenographer might learn the same lesson, he turned to her and said:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
which person or people
From this reading A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The lawyer found it necessary to discharge him, but, thinking to restrain him from a similar fault in the future, he counseled the boy, on his departure, in this wise:
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 A New York lawyer had in his employ an office-boy who was addicted to the bad habit of telling in other offices what happened in that of his employer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Tommy, you must never hear anything that is said in the office.
