used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOCIAL SUCCESS.
admonitionsnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “admonition” — cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur Holyoke was making his way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was small, to be sure; but it was a distinct step toward the home that he was hoping to build.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It was small, to be sure; but it was a distinct step toward the home that he was hoping to build.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was small, to be sure; but it was a distinct step toward the home that he was hoping to build.
Charlie's
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From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He had joined one club, recognizing that after the initiation the expense was trifling; and that he must be put in a way to meet men.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading It was small, to be sure; but it was a distinct step toward the home that he was hoping to build.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He had joined one club, recognizing that after the initiation the expense was trifling; and that he must be put in a way to meet men.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur Holyoke was making his way.
Holyoke
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From this reading Arthur Holyoke was making his way.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was small, to be sure; but it was a distinct step toward the home that he was hoping to build.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was small, to be sure; but it was a distinct step toward the home that he was hoping to build.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading He had joined one club, recognizing that after the initiation the expense was trifling; and that he must be put in a way to meet men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was small, to be sure; but it was a distinct step toward the home that he was hoping to build.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He had joined one club, recognizing that after the initiation the expense was trifling; and that he must be put in a way to meet men.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Arthur Holyoke was making his way.
come together
From this reading He had joined one club, recognizing that after the initiation the expense was trifling; and that he must be put in a way to meet men.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had joined one club, recognizing that after the initiation the expense was trifling; and that he must be put in a way to meet men.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had joined one club, recognizing that after the initiation the expense was trifling; and that he must be put in a way to meet men.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had joined one club, recognizing that after the initiation the expense was trifling; and that he must be put in a way to meet men.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He had joined one club, recognizing that after the initiation the expense was trifling; and that he must be put in a way to meet men.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was small, to be sure; but it was a distinct step toward the home that he was hoping to build.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading A SOCIAL SUCCESS.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It was small, to be sure; but it was a distinct step toward the home that he was hoping to build.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A SOCIAL SUCCESS.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was small, to be sure; but it was a distinct step toward the home that he was hoping to build.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was small, to be sure; but it was a distinct step toward the home that he was hoping to build.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was small, to be sure; but it was a distinct step toward the home that he was hoping to build.
the act of testing something
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading He had joined one club, recognizing that after the initiation the expense was trifling; and that he must be put in a way to meet men.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arthur Holyoke was making his way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Arthur Holyoke was making his way.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Despite Charlie’s admonitions to the contrary, he had succeeded in living within his income; and, after a six months’ trial at the office, the firm put him upon a salary.
