used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
chequesnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “cheque” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
dubietynoun
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
yet to be or coming
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
gentnounUS /dʒent/
informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
immatureadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈtjʊr/
characteristic of a lack of maturity
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
conformity or harmony
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
labours
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From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
laundrynounUS /ˈlɔːndri/
garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
litery
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From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
métier
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From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
not any; not one
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
on one occasion
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
and nothing more
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
an amount of time
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
poeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
a person who is being chased
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
RobertsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbərtsən/
United States basketball guard (born in 1938)
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
a quantity of money
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
belonging to which person
From this reading At this juncture, indeed, it appeared probable that I would eventually develop into a “litery gent” whose future outlook would be that of considerable dubiety as to the respectability of the journalistic calling.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But if in the period of keeping my terms cheques were few and far between, I got no end of an opportunity of seeing my name in print as the author of at least one prodigious poetical work and of several essays, chiefly of dramatic criticism.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is pleasant to reflect that these exercises—early and immature though they were—brought me several friends in the literary and artistic world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE receipt of a cheque in payment for the Robertson article in _Once a Week_ convinced me, not only that I had discovered my _métier_, but that I had formally entered upon a profitable occupation, which would be pursued under most agreeable conditions.
a late time of life
From this reading Let me at once confess that some years were to elapse before the returns from my literary labours amounted to a sum that would pay for my tobacco and my laundry.
