used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All work and no play gathers no moss," remarked Mr. John Clemm.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
a line of approach
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
Clemm
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From this reading All work and no play gathers no moss," remarked Mr. John Clemm.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "You're a comical fellow, Mr. Clemm.
dearienoun
a special loved one
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
a boy or man
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
gathersnounUS /ˈɡæðərz/
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading All work and no play gathers no moss," remarked Mr. John Clemm.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
a young female
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
harrowingadjectiveUS /ˈheroʊɪŋ/
extremely painful
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading All work and no play gathers no moss," remarked Mr. John Clemm.
and nothing more
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
immediately past
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
MercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading All work and no play gathers no moss," remarked Mr. John Clemm.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All work and no play gathers no moss," remarked Mr. John Clemm.
MULTITUDEnounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
not any; not one
From this reading All work and no play gathers no moss," remarked Mr. John Clemm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
participate in games or sport
From this reading All work and no play gathers no moss," remarked Mr. John Clemm.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading All work and no play gathers no moss," remarked Mr. John Clemm.
reparteenounUS /ˌrepərˈtiː/
adroitness and cleverness in reply
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
SINSnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
Trubus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
at the time that
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
belonging to which person
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHARITY AND THE MULTITUDE OF SINS In the outer office of William Trubus an amiable little scene was being enacted, far different from the harrowing ones which had made up the last twelve hours for poor Mary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All work and no play gathers no moss," remarked Mr. John Clemm.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading Miss Emerson, the telephone girl, was engaged in animated repartee with that financial genius of the "Mercantile Agency," with whose workings the reader may have a slight familiarity, located on the floor below of the same Fifth Avenue building.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, dearie, during business hours I'm as hard as nails, but when I shut up my desk I'm just as good a fellow as the next one.
You're
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From this reading "You're a comical fellow, Mr. Clemm.
