used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading For the right man it might lead to the confidence of millionaires, and the friendship of United States Senators.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Just the thing," he cried, slapping Loring on the shoulder.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Tom was quite enthusiastic.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading Loring faithfully kept the promise to his sister.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading For the right man it might lead to the confidence of millionaires, and the friendship of United States Senators.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Loring faithfully kept the promise to his sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the right man it might lead to the confidence of millionaires, and the friendship of United States Senators.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just the thing," he cried, slapping Loring on the shoulder.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Loring faithfully kept the promise to his sister.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading For the right man it might lead to the confidence of millionaires, and the friendship of United States Senators.
Loring
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From this reading Loring faithfully kept the promise to his sister.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For the right man it might lead to the confidence of millionaires, and the friendship of United States Senators.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For the right man it might lead to the confidence of millionaires, and the friendship of United States Senators.
millionairesnounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
plural of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading For the right man it might lead to the confidence of millionaires, and the friendship of United States Senators.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Just the thing," he cried, slapping Loring on the shoulder.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Loring faithfully kept the promise to his sister.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Tom was quite enthusiastic.
precisely, exactly
From this reading For the right man it might lead to the confidence of millionaires, and the friendship of United States Senators.
SenatorsnounUS /ˈsenətərz/
plural of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading For the right man it might lead to the confidence of millionaires, and the friendship of United States Senators.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Just the thing," he cried, slapping Loring on the shoulder.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Loring faithfully kept the promise to his sister.
slappingverbUS /ˈslæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading "Just the thing," he cried, slapping Loring on the shoulder.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For the right man it might lead to the confidence of millionaires, and the friendship of United States Senators.
talkernounUS /ˈtɔːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Loring faithfully kept the promise to his sister.
a special situation
From this reading "Just the thing," he cried, slapping Loring on the shoulder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Loring faithfully kept the promise to his sister.
male cat
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading For the right man it might lead to the confidence of millionaires, and the friendship of United States Senators.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom was quite enthusiastic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He first spoke with Tom, pointing out the excellent chances for a good talker in the insurance business, and the agreeable nature of outside work.
