used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading So far as his personal habits were concerned, they seemed irreproachable.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
the act of discovering something
From this reading FRANK'S FIRST DISCOVERY.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FRANK'S FIRST DISCOVERY.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
FRANK'SnounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading FRANK'S FIRST DISCOVERY.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading So far as his personal habits were concerned, they seemed irreproachable.
Haynes
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From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
irreproachableadjective
free of guilt; not subject to blame
From this reading So far as his personal habits were concerned, they seemed irreproachable.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
a form of address for a man
From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
not any; not one
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading So far as his personal habits were concerned, they seemed irreproachable.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
salesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So far as his personal habits were concerned, they seemed irreproachable.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far as his personal habits were concerned, they seemed irreproachable.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He appeared to understand his duties thoroughly, and to go about them in a straightforward manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far as Frank could observe, Mr. Haynes was an active, energetic salesman.
look attentively
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So far as his personal habits were concerned, they seemed irreproachable.
at the time that
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was neatly but plainly dressed, wore no jewelry, and carried a plain silver watch, which, when new, probably did not cost over twenty dollars.
