adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I don't handle the pay-roll," replied Everett a trifle peevishly.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading He had been talking with Everett, the cashier, whom, in accordance with his "method," he was studying.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading From Everett he had learned that it was pay-day and he had asked the cashier to let him see the pay-roll.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been talking with Everett, the cashier, whom, in accordance with his "method," he was studying.
Bince
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From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading He had been talking with Everett, the cashier, whom, in accordance with his "method," he was studying.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
don't
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From this reading "I don't handle the pay-roll," replied Everett a trifle peevishly.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
EFFICIENCYnounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY EXPERT.
Everett
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From this reading He had been talking with Everett, the cashier, whom, in accordance with his "method," he was studying.
EXPERTadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY EXPERT.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Everett he had learned that it was pay-day and he had asked the cashier to let him see the pay-roll.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading "I don't handle the pay-roll," replied Everett a trifle peevishly.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been talking with Everett, the cashier, whom, in accordance with his "method," he was studying.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From Everett he had learned that it was pay-day and he had asked the cashier to let him see the pay-roll.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't handle the pay-roll," replied Everett a trifle peevishly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been talking with Everett, the cashier, whom, in accordance with his "method," he was studying.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From Everett he had learned that it was pay-day and he had asked the cashier to let him see the pay-roll.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading From Everett he had learned that it was pay-day and he had asked the cashier to let him see the pay-roll.
MachinenounUS /məˈʃiːn/
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading He had been talking with Everett, the cashier, whom, in accordance with his "method," he was studying.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
pay-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From Everett he had learned that it was pay-day and he had asked the cashier to let him see the pay-roll.
pay-roll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From Everett he had learned that it was pay-day and he had asked the cashier to let him see the pay-roll.
peevishlyadverb
in a peevish manner
From this reading "I don't handle the pay-roll," replied Everett a trifle peevishly.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I don't handle the pay-roll," replied Everett a trifle peevishly.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From Everett he had learned that it was pay-day and he had asked the cashier to let him see the pay-roll.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading He had been talking with Everett, the cashier, whom, in accordance with his "method," he was studying.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He had been talking with Everett, the cashier, whom, in accordance with his "method," he was studying.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EFFICIENCY EXPERT.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Everett he had learned that it was pay-day and he had asked the cashier to let him see the pay-roll.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "I don't handle the pay-roll," replied Everett a trifle peevishly.
UnlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been talking with Everett, the cashier, whom, in accordance with his "method," he was studying.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unlike most other plants the International Machine Company paid on Monday, and it was on the Monday following his assumption of his new duties that Jimmy had his first clash with Bince.
