adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading A warm friendship sprang up between Frank Massanet and Richard--a friendship that was destined to bear important results.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A warm friendship sprang up between Frank Massanet and Richard--a friendship that was destined to bear important results.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading A warm friendship sprang up between Frank Massanet and Richard--a friendship that was destined to bear important results.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
flutina
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From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A warm friendship sprang up between Frank Massanet and Richard--a friendship that was destined to bear important results.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading A warm friendship sprang up between Frank Massanet and Richard--a friendship that was destined to bear important results.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading A warm friendship sprang up between Frank Massanet and Richard--a friendship that was destined to bear important results.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
Mann'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “mann” — United States educator who introduced reforms that significantly altered the system of public education (1796-1859)
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
Massanet
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From this reading A warm friendship sprang up between Frank Massanet and Richard--a friendship that was destined to bear important results.
Massanet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
Massanets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
Mattie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
musicnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪk/
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
PEPnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading PEP.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A warm friendship sprang up between Frank Massanet and Richard--a friendship that was destined to bear important results.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
Richard'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A warm friendship sprang up between Frank Massanet and Richard--a friendship that was destined to bear important results.
stock-clerk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
stock-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A warm friendship sprang up between Frank Massanet and Richard--a friendship that was destined to bear important results.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading A warm friendship sprang up between Frank Massanet and Richard--a friendship that was destined to bear important results.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A warm friendship sprang up between Frank Massanet and Richard--a friendship that was destined to bear important results.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
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 During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stock-clerk, though Richard's superior in the business, acted more like a chum, and in the evenings the two, accompanied by Mattie Massanet, walked, talked, played games, or listened to Mrs. Massanet's music on the flutina, and were all but inseparable.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During that time Mr. Williams had returned from Chicago, and both of the members of the firm seemed to be well satisfied by the way in which their new clerk discharged the duties assigned to him.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading In a week Richard felt quite at home, both in the stock-room at Williams & Mann's and at the Massanets'.
