used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading “He was sorry”; and so were we, for his references proved that he was a capable man.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “He was sorry”; and so were we, for his references proved that he was a capable man.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He was sorry”; and so were we, for his references proved that he was a capable man.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
and nothing more
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later he wrote that he had secured a substitute.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “He was sorry”; and so were we, for his references proved that he was a capable man.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
on one occasion
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
established beyond doubt
From this reading “He was sorry”; and so were we, for his references proved that he was a capable man.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading “He was sorry”; and so were we, for his references proved that he was a capable man.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Later he wrote that he had secured a substitute.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “He was sorry”; and so were we, for his references proved that he was a capable man.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “He was sorry”; and so were we, for his references proved that he was a capable man.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Later he wrote that he had secured a substitute.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “He was sorry”; and so were we, for his references proved that he was a capable man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
precisely as stated
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He was sorry”; and so were we, for his references proved that he was a capable man.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “He was sorry”; and so were we, for his references proved that he was a capable man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We took very much for granted, having confidence in our friends’ sincerity and knowledge of just what was required.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
wiringnounUS /ˈwaɪrɪŋ/
a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We replied on the instant, by wiring money for transportation, with instructions for the new man to report at once at Green River.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading We wrote accepting his application, but while waiting to hear from us a civil service position had been offered and accepted.
