used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CARPENTER AND THE ARCHITECT A carpenter has a trade; the architect a profession.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A _trade_ is defined as an occupation "which a person has learned and engages in, especially mechanical employment, as distinguished from the liberal arts," or the learned professions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CARPENTER AND THE ARCHITECT A carpenter has a trade; the architect a profession.
ARCHITECTnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading THE CARPENTER AND THE ARCHITECT A carpenter has a trade; the architect a profession.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading A _trade_ is defined as an occupation "which a person has learned and engages in, especially mechanical employment, as distinguished from the liberal arts," or the learned professions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading _Opportunity_ is the great boon in life.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
CARPENTERnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading THE CARPENTER AND THE ARCHITECT A carpenter has a trade; the architect a profession.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
devotesverbUS /dɪˈvoʊts/
third-person singular of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading A _trade_ is defined as an occupation "which a person has learned and engages in, especially mechanical employment, as distinguished from the liberal arts," or the learned professions.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading A _trade_ is defined as an occupation "which a person has learned and engages in, especially mechanical employment, as distinguished from the liberal arts," or the learned professions.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
engagesverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading A _trade_ is defined as an occupation "which a person has learned and engages in, especially mechanical employment, as distinguished from the liberal arts," or the learned professions.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A _trade_ is defined as an occupation "which a person has learned and engages in, especially mechanical employment, as distinguished from the liberal arts," or the learned professions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A _trade_ is defined as an occupation "which a person has learned and engages in, especially mechanical employment, as distinguished from the liberal arts," or the learned professions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Opportunity_ is the great boon in life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CARPENTER AND THE ARCHITECT A carpenter has a trade; the architect a profession.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A _trade_ is defined as an occupation "which a person has learned and engages in, especially mechanical employment, as distinguished from the liberal arts," or the learned professions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A _trade_ is defined as an occupation "which a person has learned and engages in, especially mechanical employment, as distinguished from the liberal arts," or the learned professions.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading A _trade_ is defined as an occupation "which a person has learned and engages in, especially mechanical employment, as distinguished from the liberal arts," or the learned professions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Opportunity_ is the great boon in life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading _Opportunity_ is the great boon in life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
a human being
From this reading A _trade_ is defined as an occupation "which a person has learned and engages in, especially mechanical employment, as distinguished from the liberal arts," or the learned professions.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading THE CARPENTER AND THE ARCHITECT A carpenter has a trade; the architect a profession.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading A _trade_ is defined as an occupation "which a person has learned and engages in, especially mechanical employment, as distinguished from the liberal arts," or the learned professions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CARPENTER AND THE ARCHITECT A carpenter has a trade; the architect a profession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading THE CARPENTER AND THE ARCHITECT A carpenter has a trade; the architect a profession.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It is not to be assumed that one vocation is more honorable than the other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A _profession_ is defined as a calling, or occupation, "if not mechanical, agricultural, or the like," to which one devotes himself and his energies.
