Chapter IX

later than; following

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

(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 There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He now divided his time between the general business office in the Tecumseh Building and the office at the works.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He now divided his time between the general business office in the Tecumseh Building and the office at the works.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He now divided his time between the general business office in the Tecumseh Building and the office at the works.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading He now divided his time between the general business office in the Tecumseh Building and the office at the works.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

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From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

determined or decided upon as by an authority

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading He now divided his time between the general business office in the Tecumseh Building and the office at the works.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But his own interest in the psychology of selling was not personal enough.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

set up or found

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He now divided his time between the general business office in the Tecumseh Building and the office at the works.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

to a considerable degree

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But his own interest in the psychology of selling was not personal enough.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

the force of workers available

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

a form of address for a man

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He now divided his time between the general business office in the Tecumseh Building and the office at the works.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He now divided his time between the general business office in the Tecumseh Building and the office at the works.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading But his own interest in the psychology of selling was not personal enough.

plural of “pointer” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

commodities offered for sale

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

the science of mental life

From this reading But his own interest in the psychology of selling was not personal enough.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813)

From this reading He now divided his time between the general business office in the Tecumseh Building and the office at the works.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He now divided his time between the general business office in the Tecumseh Building and the office at the works.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

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From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

have a certain weight

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

at the time that

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

which person or people

From this reading In the morning he was with the selling force, listening to the dictated replies to all sorts of correspondence or to the explanations and pointers of men who looked after the merchandising of the company's product.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TOMMY found, after his dinner with Mr. Thompson, that the responsibility of learning the business by doing his own studying in his own way did not weigh so heavily upon him.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading He now divided his time between the general business office in the Tecumseh Building and the office at the works.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading There were times, of course, when the slowness of his own progress was not comfortable, but he learned the most valuable of all lessons--to wit, that you cannot turn raw material into finished product by one operation in one second.