used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
anew
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
canvassedverbUS /ˈkænvəst/
past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
FLECKER
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From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
set up or found
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
Goshen
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From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
Jervis
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From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
Middletown
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From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
in the near future
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
create by training and teaching
From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
precisely as stated
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading “I must strike out for some new place,” he told himself, and reached Middletown on a Wednesday afternoon, and put up at a hotel on one of the side streets.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
at the time that
From this reading One evening he was at the depot, inquiring about trains to Goshen, when a train from Port Jervis rolled in.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Business had been fair with him, but in three towns he had visited he had run across other book agents, and he learned that the territory had been well canvassed six months before.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading FRANK MEETS FLECKER AGAIN TWO weeks later found Frank up in New York State, in the vicinity of Middletown.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Middletown is a place of about twenty thousand inhabitants, and the young book agent soon took several orders which were very encouraging.
