used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUPERT BECOMES A BELL-BOY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
eagerly desirous
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
at or in or to any place
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading RUPERT BECOMES A BELL-BOY.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
BELL-BOY
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From this reading RUPERT BECOMES A BELL-BOY.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
can't
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From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
recognizable; marked
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
set up or found
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
go away from a place
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
for more time
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
not any; not one
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
RUPERTnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading RUPERT BECOMES A BELL-BOY.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
get by special effort
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
in the near future
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
Sylvester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His friend was active in his behalf, but the general depression in business was such that there seemed to be no opening anywhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rupert found a pleasant home at the house of Mr. Sylvester, but he was anxious as soon as possible to secure employment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading One evening at supper Mr. Sylvester said: "I have been hoping to find you a place in a wholesale establishment in Pearl Street.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading I learned that one of the younger clerks was about to leave, but he has decided to stay six months longer, and, of course, we can't wait as long as that."
