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AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE.
all
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From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
altered
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From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
always
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
any
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
appear
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
assistant
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From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
beguiled
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
business
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
CHANGE
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From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE.
completely
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From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
composed
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
contemplate
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
customers
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
destined
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From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
determined
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
employment
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
entered
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From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
false
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
FORTUNE
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From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE.
future
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
give
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
happened
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
health
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
Helena
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From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
honestly
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
hospital
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From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
idly
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
leaving
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From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
light
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
long
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
look
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
many
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From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
meant
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
more
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
new
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From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
newspaper-seller
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From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
to get something, especially through effort
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
occasions
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF FORTUNE.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
out
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
papers
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
pay
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
post
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From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
procured
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From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
proportionately
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
providing
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
quite
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
re-established
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
recourse
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
remunerative
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
schemes
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From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
Sister
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From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
situation
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From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
slack
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
small
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
some
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
sometimes
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
soon
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
staying
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
stock
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
store
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From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
straightway
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From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
studying
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
surprise
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From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
testimonials
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
there
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
thoroughly
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
time
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
trade
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
undreamt
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From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
up
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
usually
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
vending
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
wait
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From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
weeks
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From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But an undreamt of surprise was in store for me, and all my schemes were destined to be completely altered before I had been many weeks at my new post.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When, as sometimes happened, business was slack, I had nothing to do but to wait idly for customers to appear; and on these occasions I usually beguiled the time by studying some of the papers which composed our stock in trade.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On leaving the hospital I straightway entered the situation as assistant newspaper-seller which Sister Helena had procured for me.
work
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From this reading I did not contemplate staying there long, because, as the work was light, the pay was proportionately small; so as soon as my health should be thoroughly re-established, I meant to give up vending papers, and look out for some more remunerative employment; providing always that it was one which I could obtain honestly, for I was quite determined not to have recourse to any more false testimonials in future.
