adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading But instead of accepting, Bob made a counter-proposition that caused the little man to gasp.
admitverbUS /ədˈmɪt/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading But instead of accepting, Bob made a counter-proposition that caused the little man to gasp.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
BrieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But instead of accepting, Bob made a counter-proposition that caused the little man to gasp.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading But instead of accepting, Bob made a counter-proposition that caused the little man to gasp.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
counter-proposition
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From this reading But instead of accepting, Bob made a counter-proposition that caused the little man to gasp.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
employee'snounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
possessive form of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading But instead of accepting, Bob made a counter-proposition that caused the little man to gasp.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
haberdashernoun
a merchant who sells men's clothing
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
halvesnounUS /hævz/
plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
high-pricedadjective
having a high price
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But instead of accepting, Bob made a counter-proposition that caused the little man to gasp.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
Kurtz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
Kurtz's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But instead of accepting, Bob made a counter-proposition that caused the little man to gasp.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But instead of accepting, Bob made a counter-proposition that caused the little man to gasp.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But instead of accepting, Bob made a counter-proposition that caused the little man to gasp.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
necktienounUS /ˈnektaɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
nonchalantadjectiveUS /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːnt/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But instead of accepting, Bob made a counter-proposition that caused the little man to gasp.
offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
salariedadjectiveUS /ˈsælərid/
receiving a salary
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
salesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Kurtz protested that he was not a haberdasher, but he was constrained to admit that Bob had the right idea of smart business, and after some discussion accepted his employee's nonchalant offer to go halves on the new venture and share in its profits.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But instead of accepting, Bob made a counter-proposition that caused the little man to gasp.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
troubledadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəld/
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Briefly, it was to extend the scope of the present business by laying in a stock of extravagant, high-priced shirt and necktie materials, with Bob as partner in the new venture.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Bob's work as a salesman continued to be so effective that Kurtz finally offered him a salaried position.
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The fact that Bob had no money with which to carry through his part of the deal troubled that youth not in the least--Kurtz's credit was ample.
