used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
AGENTnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “One of our best agents was out two days before he received an order.”
in addition
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an order the first day you are out,” said the clerk, on parting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an order the first day you are out,” said the clerk, on parting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “One of our best agents was out two days before he received an order.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
blanksnounUS /blæŋks/
plural of “blank” — a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
an occurrence of something
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
circularsnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjələrz/
plural of “circular” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an order the first day you are out,” said the clerk, on parting.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “One of our best agents was out two days before he received an order.”
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an order the first day you are out,” said the clerk, on parting.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an order the first day you are out,” said the clerk, on parting.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an order the first day you are out,” said the clerk, on parting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an order the first day you are out,” said the clerk, on parting.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The clerk also went over the volumes with our hero, pointing out the good points and the best illustrations.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The clerk also went over the volumes with our hero, pointing out the good points and the best illustrations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an order the first day you are out,” said the clerk, on parting.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading The clerk also went over the volumes with our hero, pointing out the good points and the best illustrations.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
a form of address for a man
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One of our best agents was out two days before he received an order.”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The clerk also went over the volumes with our hero, pointing out the good points and the best illustrations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The clerk also went over the volumes with our hero, pointing out the good points and the best illustrations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The clerk also went over the volumes with our hero, pointing out the good points and the best illustrations.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
the act of departing politely
From this reading “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an order the first day you are out,” said the clerk, on parting.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading The clerk also went over the volumes with our hero, pointing out the good points and the best illustrations.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The clerk also went over the volumes with our hero, pointing out the good points and the best illustrations.
publisher'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “One of our best agents was out two days before he received an order.”
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an order the first day you are out,” said the clerk, on parting.
samplesnounUS /ˈsæmpəlz/
plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “One of our best agents was out two days before he received an order.”
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
Vincent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The clerk also went over the volumes with our hero, pointing out the good points and the best illustrations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The clerk also went over the volumes with our hero, pointing out the good points and the best illustrations.
which person or people
From this reading After the interview he was introduced to a clerk, who gave him his samples with the case, and also the pamphlet on selling, order blanks, and circulars advertising the books.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FRANK AS AN AGENT FRANK remained with Mr. Philip Vincent the best part of half an hour, and then excused himself, for he realized that the book publisher’s time was valuable.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get an order the first day you are out,” said the clerk, on parting.
