used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Spreading the paper out on the bed, she turned to the advertisement page, and looked down the column headed "SITUATIONS VACANT."
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Spreading the paper out on the bed, she turned to the advertisement page, and looked down the column headed "SITUATIONS VACANT."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "'A Working Housekeeper wanted for a London Business House.'
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading Spreading the paper out on the bed, she turned to the advertisement page, and looked down the column headed "SITUATIONS VACANT."
the act of departing
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I should not do for that," she said.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Spreading the paper out on the bed, she turned to the advertisement page, and looked down the column headed "SITUATIONS VACANT."
etc
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From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
Fernbank
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From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
Fortescue's
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From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
a man of refinement
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Spreading the paper out on the bed, she turned to the advertisement page, and looked down the column headed "SITUATIONS VACANT."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "'A Working Housekeeper wanted for a London Business House.'
HousekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading "'A Working Housekeeper wanted for a London Business House.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should not do for that," she said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "'A Working Housekeeper wanted for a London Business House.'
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Spreading the paper out on the bed, she turned to the advertisement page, and looked down the column headed "SITUATIONS VACANT."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
Marjorie
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From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I should not do for that," she said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Spreading the paper out on the bed, she turned to the advertisement page, and looked down the column headed "SITUATIONS VACANT."
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Spreading the paper out on the bed, she turned to the advertisement page, and looked down the column headed "SITUATIONS VACANT."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
with speed
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should not do for that," she said.
SalesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should not do for that," she said.
SITUATIONSnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Spreading the paper out on the bed, she turned to the advertisement page, and looked down the column headed "SITUATIONS VACANT."
SmartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
in the near future
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
SpreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Spreading the paper out on the bed, she turned to the advertisement page, and looked down the column headed "SITUATIONS VACANT."
StandardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I should not do for that," she said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
the upper part of anything
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Spreading the paper out on the bed, she turned to the advertisement page, and looked down the column headed "SITUATIONS VACANT."
on a floor above
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
VACANTadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Spreading the paper out on the bed, she turned to the advertisement page, and looked down the column headed "SITUATIONS VACANT."
VernernounUS /ˈvɜːrnər/
Danish philologist (1846-1896)
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
Well-educatedadjectiveUS /ˈweˈledʒəkeɪtɪd/
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
at the time that
From this reading GOOD-BYE WHEN Louis Verner arrived at Fernbank on the morning of Captain Fortescue's departure, Marjorie was looking out for him, and as soon as he took the "Standard" out of his pocket, she ran upstairs and carried it to her own room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "'A Working Housekeeper wanted for a London Business House.'
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading She passed quickly over those at the top of the column, "Wanted, a Gentleman of Smart Habits," "Wanted a Salesman," "Wanted a Well-educated Youth," etc., and passed on to those advertisements which referred to women.
