used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
acceptablyadverbUS /ækˈseptəbli/
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading It was even more humiliating to know he had to do it because he couldn't afford not to.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
Babs
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From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
for the reason that
From this reading It was even more humiliating to know he had to do it because he couldn't afford not to.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Then he swore bitterly.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
carefully weighed
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
couldn't
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From this reading It was even more humiliating to know he had to do it because he couldn't afford not to.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
divisible by two
From this reading It was even more humiliating to know he had to do it because he couldn't afford not to.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
gloatingnounUS /ˈɡloʊtɪŋ/
malicious satisfaction
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he swore bitterly.
he'd
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From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading It was even more humiliating to know he had to do it because he couldn't afford not to.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was even more humiliating to know he had to do it because he couldn't afford not to.
lackeynounUS /ˈlæki/
a male servant (especially a footman)
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
magnetic-soled
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From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
and nothing more
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was even more humiliating to know he had to do it because he couldn't afford not to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was even more humiliating to know he had to do it because he couldn't afford not to.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
phoneynounUS /ˈfoʊni/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Then he swore bitterly.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he swore bitterly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Babs appeared, obviously gloating over the mere fact that she was walking in magnetic-soled slippers on the steel decks of the space platform.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
which person or people
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was humiliation to be considered merely a lackey who could be ordered to perform personal services for his boss, without regard to the damage to the work he was really responsible for.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
a late time of life
From this reading He had been taken off the job he'd spent years learning to do acceptably, to phoney a personal satisfaction for the son-in-law of one of the partners of the firm he worked for.
