areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Practically, we know well, you are its back-bone, its life-blood; but what is your technical position?
back-bone
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From this reading Practically, we know well, you are its back-bone, its life-blood; but what is your technical position?
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Practically, we know well, you are its back-bone, its life-blood; but what is your technical position?
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sub-editor."
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
IMPROVEMENTSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Practically, we know well, you are its back-bone, its life-blood; but what is your technical position?
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Practically, we know well, you are its back-bone, its life-blood; but what is your technical position?
life-blood
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From this reading Practically, we know well, you are its back-bone, its life-blood; but what is your technical position?
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
MerelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading "Merely sub?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
PracticallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Practically, we know well, you are its back-bone, its life-blood; but what is your technical position?
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
Psmith
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From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
subverbUS /sʌb/
be a substitute
From this reading "Merely sub?
sub-editor
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From this reading "I'm sub-editor."
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading Practically, we know well, you are its back-bone, its life-blood; but what is your technical position?
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Practically, we know well, you are its back-bone, its life-blood; but what is your technical position?
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Practically, we know well, you are its back-bone, its life-blood; but what is your technical position?
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When your proprietor is congratulating himself on having secured the ideal man for your job, what precise job does he congratulate himself on having secured the ideal man for?"
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Practically, we know well, you are its back-bone, its life-blood; but what is your technical position?
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PLANNING IMPROVEMENTS "By the way," said Psmith, "what is your exact position on this paper?
