used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading To win Wilkins' favor was to propitiate Mr. Delancey: a fact well known, and acted upon.
(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 First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Guly's beauty, or gentle disposition, had evidently gained for him, through Wilkins, the best stand in the store.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Guly's beauty, or gentle disposition, had evidently gained for him, through Wilkins, the best stand in the store.
book-keeper
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From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
Delancey
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From this reading To win Wilkins' favor was to propitiate Mr. Delancey: a fact well known, and acted upon.
your usual mood
From this reading Guly's beauty, or gentle disposition, had evidently gained for him, through Wilkins, the best stand in the store.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading He went to work later in the morning, and left it earlier at night.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Guly's beauty, or gentle disposition, had evidently gained for him, through Wilkins, the best stand in the store.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To win Wilkins' favor was to propitiate Mr. Delancey: a fact well known, and acted upon.
promote over another
From this reading To win Wilkins' favor was to propitiate Mr. Delancey: a fact well known, and acted upon.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Guly's beauty, or gentle disposition, had evidently gained for him, through Wilkins, the best stand in the store.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Guly's beauty, or gentle disposition, had evidently gained for him, through Wilkins, the best stand in the store.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Guly's beauty, or gentle disposition, had evidently gained for him, through Wilkins, the best stand in the store.
Guly's
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From this reading Guly's beauty, or gentle disposition, had evidently gained for him, through Wilkins, the best stand in the store.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He went to work later in the morning, and left it earlier at night.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading To win Wilkins' favor was to propitiate Mr. Delancey: a fact well known, and acted upon.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He went to work later in the morning, and left it earlier at night.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He went to work later in the morning, and left it earlier at night.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He went to work later in the morning, and left it earlier at night.
a form of address for a man
From this reading To win Wilkins' favor was to propitiate Mr. Delancey: a fact well known, and acted upon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He went to work later in the morning, and left it earlier at night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
and nothing more
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Guly's beauty, or gentle disposition, had evidently gained for him, through Wilkins, the best stand in the store.
propitiateverb
make peace with
From this reading To win Wilkins' favor was to propitiate Mr. Delancey: a fact well known, and acted upon.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Guly's beauty, or gentle disposition, had evidently gained for him, through Wilkins, the best stand in the store.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Guly's beauty, or gentle disposition, had evidently gained for him, through Wilkins, the best stand in the store.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Guly's beauty, or gentle disposition, had evidently gained for him, through Wilkins, the best stand in the store.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To win Wilkins' favor was to propitiate Mr. Delancey: a fact well known, and acted upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
(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 To win Wilkins' favor was to propitiate Mr. Delancey: a fact well known, and acted upon.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to work later in the morning, and left it earlier at night.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Besides being book-keeper, he was a sort of a superintendent of the whole concern; and the clerks looked up to him as second only to the proprietor himself.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading To win Wilkins' favor was to propitiate Mr. Delancey: a fact well known, and acted upon.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading _The First Sunday at Church._ Wilkins was head clerk in the establishment, and although he had all the books to keep, his work was lighter than that of any of the rest.
