used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Take a chair."
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
Annister
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From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
Bleeker
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From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
a youthful male person
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
Caleb
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From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Take a chair."
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
designationnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
engage in
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
Roy
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From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
ROY'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
term of address for a man
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
carry out
From this reading "Take a chair."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could not imagine what was wanted, but he scented a possible customer to engage some of the offices in the structure, for which he collected the rents.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ROY'S TRICK "What can I do for you, sir?" asked the real estate agent as Roy entered.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Caleb Annister had been a little curious to see the young man whom his office boy described.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want to make some inquiries regarding an office in your Bleeker street building," said Roy, for such was the designation of the property in question.
