used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
anew
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
ASSIGNMENTnounUS /əˈsaɪnmənt/
a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
Bert
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From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
BOOK-KEEPER
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From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
a boy or man
From this reading I replied that he was just the sort of chap I was looking for.
clerkingnoun
the activity of recording business transactions
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
COLLECTINGnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
approval
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
DEBTnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
DEBTSnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
DECIDINGnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
DEPRESSIONnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
don't
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From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
dry-goods
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From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
EMPLOYINGverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
at any time
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
communicated in words
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
a boy or man
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
to a considerable degree
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
HORSE-TRADEverb
negotiate with much give and take
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
HOW
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From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
ten 10s
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
iron-mining
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From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
and nothing more
From this reading I replied that he was just the sort of chap I was looking for.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
hear with intention
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I replied that he was just the sort of chap I was looking for.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
as might be expected
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
PRESERVEDadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
PROPOSESverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
PROPOSITIONnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
on the contrary
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
REJECTverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading I replied that he was just the sort of chap I was looking for.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
SALESMENnounUS /ˈseɪlzmɪn/
plural of “salesman” — a man salesperson
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I replied that he was just the sort of chap I was looking for.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
STRATAGEMnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
carry out
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
TEAMnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
TRAVELINGnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading EMPLOYING TRAVELING SALESMEN--DEPRESSION IN TRADE--HEAVILY IN DEBT--HOW I PRESERVED MY CREDIT--I TAKE TO THE ROAD AGAIN--TRAVELING BY TEAM--DECIDING A HORSE-TRADE--MY BOOK-KEEPER PROPOSES AN ASSIGNMENT--I REJECT THE PROPOSITION--COLLECTING OLD DEBTS BY STRATAGEM.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
unsophisticatedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
not wise in the ways of the world
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His employer said: "Oh, Bert is thoroughly honest and trustworthy, and naturally a capable fellow; but I think he is rather too unsophisticated to act in that capacity, as I don't believe he has ever visited a town of over three hundred inhabitants in his life."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I replied that he was just the sort of chap I was looking for.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
which person or people
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I wanted a man who would be likely to listen to my advice and instructions, and a man of wide experience would not be apt to do so.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading While traveling in Northern Michigan I came across a young man clerking in a dry-goods store in a small iron-mining town, who expressed a desire to go on the road for me as traveling agent.
