used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
adsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “ad” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HOUSE-CLEANING After dinner I telephoned the veterinary surgeon that I wanted another team.
in addition
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading HOUSE-CLEANING After dinner I telephoned the veterinary surgeon that I wanted another team.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Polly was to interview the women who applied, and I was to look after the men.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading HOUSE-CLEANING After dinner I telephoned the veterinary surgeon that I wanted another team.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
farm-hand
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From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading That night I slept like a hired man.
HOUSE-CLEANING
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From this reading HOUSE-CLEANING After dinner I telephoned the veterinary surgeon that I wanted another team.
houseworknounUS /ˈhaʊswɜːrk/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOUSE-CLEANING After dinner I telephoned the veterinary surgeon that I wanted another team.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Polly was to interview the women who applied, and I was to look after the men.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading That night I slept like a hired man.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Polly was to interview the women who applied, and I was to look after the men.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That night I slept like a hired man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
the force of workers available
From this reading Polly was to interview the women who applied, and I was to look after the men.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night I slept like a hired man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
Polly
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From this reading Polly was to interview the women who applied, and I was to look after the men.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading That night I slept like a hired man.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading HOUSE-CLEANING After dinner I telephoned the veterinary surgeon that I wanted another team.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading HOUSE-CLEANING After dinner I telephoned the veterinary surgeon that I wanted another team.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading HOUSE-CLEANING After dinner I telephoned the veterinary surgeon that I wanted another team.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOUSE-CLEANING After dinner I telephoned the veterinary surgeon that I wanted another team.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOUSE-CLEANING After dinner I telephoned the veterinary surgeon that I wanted another team.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
veterinaryadjectiveUS /ˈvetrəneri/
of or relating to veterinarians or veterinary medicine
From this reading HOUSE-CLEANING After dinner I telephoned the veterinary surgeon that I wanted another team.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading HOUSE-CLEANING After dinner I telephoned the veterinary surgeon that I wanted another team.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Polly was to interview the women who applied, and I was to look after the men.
which person or people
From this reading Polly was to interview the women who applied, and I was to look after the men.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I also telephoned two "want ads." to a morning paper, one for an experienced farm-hand, the other for a woman to do general housework in the country.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Polly was to interview the women who applied, and I was to look after the men.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He replied that he thought he knew of one that would suit, and that he would let me know the next day.
