used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Partly, this was her virtue, partly it was the firm's, and partly it was merely the accident of her settling down.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
(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 Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
aspirantsnounUS /ˈæspərənts/
plural of “aspirant” — an ambitious and aspiring young person
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
biologicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
pertaining to biology or to life and living things
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
book-publishing
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From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
bossedverbUS /bɑːst/
past form of “boss” — raise in a relief
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
bossesnounUS /ˈbɔːsɪz/
plural of “boss” — a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They understand transcription, but not what they transcribe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
dictationnounUS /dɪkˈteɪʃən/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Partly, this was her virtue, partly it was the firm's, and partly it was merely the accident of her settling down.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
Fein
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From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
firm'snounUS /fɜːrmz/
possessive form of “firm” — the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments
From this reading Partly, this was her virtue, partly it was the firm's, and partly it was merely the accident of her settling down.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
half-page
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From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Partly, this was her virtue, partly it was the firm's, and partly it was merely the accident of her settling down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Partly, this was her virtue, partly it was the firm's, and partly it was merely the accident of her settling down.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
and nothing more
From this reading Partly, this was her virtue, partly it was the firm's, and partly it was merely the accident of her settling down.
used to form the superlative
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Partly, this was her virtue, partly it was the firm's, and partly it was merely the accident of her settling down.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Partly, this was her virtue, partly it was the firm's, and partly it was merely the accident of her settling down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
stenographers
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From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
stenographynoun
a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
subdivisionnounUS /ˈsʌbdɪvɪʒən/
an area composed of subdivided lots
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
required or under orders
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
taconitenoun
a variety of chert containing magnetite and hematite; mined as a low-grade iron ore
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
carry out
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Partly, this was her virtue, partly it was the firm's, and partly it was merely the accident of her settling down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
transcribeverbUS /trænˈskraɪb/
write out from speech, notes, etc.
From this reading They understand transcription, but not what they transcribe.
transcriptionnounUS /ˌtrænˈskrɪpʃən/
something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
From this reading They understand transcription, but not what they transcribe.
Truax
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From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
Una
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From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading They understand transcription, but not what they transcribe.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Partly, this was her virtue, partly it was the firm's, and partly it was merely the accident of her settling down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
(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 Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They understand transcription, but not what they transcribe.
at the time that
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She watched the biological growth of Truax & Fein with fascination; was excited when they opened a new subdivision, and proudly read the half-page advertisements thereof in the Sunday newspapers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading That loyalty made her study real estate, not merely stenography; for to most stenographers their work is the same whether they take dictation regarding real estate, or book-publishing, or felt slippers, or the removal of taconite.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Truax & Fein was the first firm toward which Una was able to feel such loyalty as is supposed to distinguish all young aspirants--loyalty which is so well spoken of by bosses, and which is so generally lacking among the bossed.
