used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
accreditedadjectiveUS /əˈkredɪtɪd/
given official approval to act
From this reading THIS change from insecurity to being an accredited newspaper man was delightful.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THIS change from insecurity to being an accredited newspaper man was delightful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Of course I found that beginners were very badly paid.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
beginnersnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
From this reading Of course I found that beginners were very badly paid.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THIS change from insecurity to being an accredited newspaper man was delightful.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best I could learn of them in this office was that they did exist—on some papers.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THIS change from insecurity to being an accredited newspaper man was delightful.
rid of obstructions
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The best I could learn of them in this office was that they did exist—on some papers.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading THIS change from insecurity to being an accredited newspaper man was delightful.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The best I could learn of them in this office was that they did exist—on some papers.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
divisible by two
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading The best I could learn of them in this office was that they did exist—on some papers.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
set up or found
From this reading Of course I found that beginners were very badly paid.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THIS change from insecurity to being an accredited newspaper man was delightful.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of course I found that beginners were very badly paid.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
of great significance or value
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The best I could learn of them in this office was that they did exist—on some papers.
insecuritynounUS /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊrɪti/
the state of being subject to danger or injury
From this reading THIS change from insecurity to being an accredited newspaper man was delightful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The best I could learn of them in this office was that they did exist—on some papers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THIS change from insecurity to being an accredited newspaper man was delightful.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
missionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading THIS change from insecurity to being an accredited newspaper man was delightful.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course I found that beginners were very badly paid.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The best I could learn of them in this office was that they did exist—on some papers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The best I could learn of them in this office was that they did exist—on some papers.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Of course I found that beginners were very badly paid.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The best I could learn of them in this office was that they did exist—on some papers.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
SalariesnounUS /ˈsæləriz/
plural of “salary” — something that remunerates
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The best I could learn of them in this office was that they did exist—on some papers.
successive (without a break)
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course I found that beginners were very badly paid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The best I could learn of them in this office was that they did exist—on some papers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The best I could learn of them in this office was that they did exist—on some papers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THIS change from insecurity to being an accredited newspaper man was delightful.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THIS change from insecurity to being an accredited newspaper man was delightful.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Salaries ranged from fourteen to twenty-five dollars for reporters; and as for those important missions about which I had always been reading, they were not even thought of here.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
precisely as stated
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THIS change from insecurity to being an accredited newspaper man was delightful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course I found that beginners were very badly paid.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading For a very little while, a year or so, it seemed to open up a clear straight course which if followed energetically must lead me to great heights.
