Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

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From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading For the first time in his life, Willyum was his own boss at actual labor.

later than; following

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The financial aspect of his travail had not yet arisen to trouble him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading The financial aspect of his travail had not yet arisen to trouble him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For the first time in his life, Willyum was his own boss at actual labor.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading For the first time in his life, Willyum was his own boss at actual labor.

a young person of either sex

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

get the meaning of something

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

past form of “daub” — coat with plaster

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

greatly pleased

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

past form of “evolve” — work out

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

involving financial matters

From this reading The financial aspect of his travail had not yet arisen to trouble him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For the first time in his life, Willyum was his own boss at actual labor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the first time in his life, Willyum was his own boss at actual labor.

set up or found

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The financial aspect of his travail had not yet arisen to trouble him.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The financial aspect of his travail had not yet arisen to trouble him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

notable English cricketer (1882-1963)

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading For the first time in his life, Willyum was his own boss at actual labor.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For the first time in his life, Willyum was his own boss at actual labor.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The financial aspect of his travail had not yet arisen to trouble him.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For the first time in his life, Willyum was his own boss at actual labor.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

possessive form of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

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From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

moving very fast

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading For the first time in his life, Willyum was his own boss at actual labor.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For the first time in his life, Willyum was his own boss at actual labor.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The financial aspect of his travail had not yet arisen to trouble him.

work hard

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading The financial aspect of his travail had not yet arisen to trouble him.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The financial aspect of his travail had not yet arisen to trouble him.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Naturally swift to comprehend things mechanical, he set himself to learn type, and succeeded more or less.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

the act of using

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

morally excellent

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For the first time in his life, Willyum was his own boss at actual labor.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He had found enough old job stuff set up to show him the use of the quoins, sticks, and furniture--although these names meant nothing to him--and after various attempts in which some type was sadly ruined, he managed to get the hang of the job press.

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From this reading For the first time in his life, Willyum was his own boss at actual labor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.

but in spite of that

From this reading DOCTOR SCUDDER Days of honest work and virtuous toil evolved a new Bill Hobbs--a grimy individual streaked with sweat and daubed with printer's ink, yet as absorbedly delighted in his new task as a child with a fresh toy.