used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Jurgis was confident of his ability to get work for himself, unassisted by any one.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In his capacity as delicatessen vender, Jokubas Szedvilas had many acquaintances.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was agreed, after consultation, that he should make the effort with old Antanas and with Jonas.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It was agreed, after consultation, that he should make the effort with old Antanas and with Jonas.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was agreed, after consultation, that he should make the effort with old Antanas and with Jonas.
Antanas
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From this reading It was agreed, after consultation, that he should make the effort with old Antanas and with Jonas.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Jurgis was confident of his ability to get work for himself, unassisted by any one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his capacity as delicatessen vender, Jokubas Szedvilas had many acquaintances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading In his capacity as delicatessen vender, Jokubas Szedvilas had many acquaintances.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Jurgis was confident of his ability to get work for himself, unassisted by any one.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading It was agreed, after consultation, that he should make the effort with old Antanas and with Jonas.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
delicatessennounUS /ˌdelɪkəˈtesən/
ready-to-eat food products
From this reading In his capacity as delicatessen vender, Jokubas Szedvilas had many acquaintances.
DurhamnounUS /ˈdɜːrəm/
a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was agreed, after consultation, that he should make the effort with old Antanas and with Jonas.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
communicated in words
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his capacity as delicatessen vender, Jokubas Szedvilas had many acquaintances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jurgis was confident of his ability to get work for himself, unassisted by any one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his capacity as delicatessen vender, Jokubas Szedvilas had many acquaintances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his capacity as delicatessen vender, Jokubas Szedvilas had many acquaintances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
Jokubas
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From this reading In his capacity as delicatessen vender, Jokubas Szedvilas had many acquaintances.
Jonas
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From this reading It was agreed, after consultation, that he should make the effort with old Antanas and with Jonas.
Jurgis
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From this reading Jurgis was confident of his ability to get work for himself, unassisted by any one.
engage in
From this reading It was agreed, after consultation, that he should make the effort with old Antanas and with Jonas.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In his capacity as delicatessen vender, Jokubas Szedvilas had many acquaintances.
the force of workers available
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was agreed, after consultation, that he should make the effort with old Antanas and with Jonas.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was agreed, after consultation, that he should make the effort with old Antanas and with Jonas.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
Szedvilas
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From this reading In his capacity as delicatessen vender, Jokubas Szedvilas had many acquaintances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Jokubas had never tried it, but he expressed a certainty that he could get some of his friends a job through this man.
unassistedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈsɪstɪd/
unsupported by other people
From this reading Jurgis was confident of his ability to get work for himself, unassisted by any one.
vendernoun
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading In his capacity as delicatessen vender, Jokubas Szedvilas had many acquaintances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
belonging to which person
From this reading Among these was one of the special policemen employed by Durham, whose duty it frequently was to pick out men for employment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was agreed, after consultation, that he should make the effort with old Antanas and with Jonas.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Jurgis was confident of his ability to get work for himself, unassisted by any one.
