used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
(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 They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading He apprehended that The Ledger office was in some sort an institution.
assignmentnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
Banneker's
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From this reading Banneker's induction into journalism was unimpressive.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
cubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
espritnounUS /eˈspriː/
liveliness of mind or spirit
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He apprehended that The Ledger office was in some sort an institution.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
of great significance or value
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
inductionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌkʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading Banneker's induction into journalism was unimpressive.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading He apprehended that The Ledger office was in some sort an institution.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Banneker's induction into journalism was unimpressive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading Banneker's induction into journalism was unimpressive.
LedgernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading He apprehended that The Ledger office was in some sort an institution.
mail-box
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From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
Mallory
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From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
neophytenounUS /ˈniːəfaɪt/
a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He apprehended that The Ledger office was in some sort an institution.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He apprehended that The Ledger office was in some sort an institution.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He apprehended that The Ledger office was in some sort an institution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Mallory presented him to several of the other "cubs" and two or three of the older and more important reporters.
unimpressiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈpresɪv/
not capable of impressing
From this reading Banneker's induction into journalism was unimpressive.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Banneker's induction into journalism was unimpressive.
(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 They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They were all quite amiable, obviously willing to be helpful, and they impressed the observant neophyte with that quiet and solid _esprit de corps_ which is based upon respect for work well performed in a common cause.
the act of creating written works
From this reading They gave him a desk, an outfit of writing materials, a mail-box with his name on it, and eventually an assignment.
