used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
consider or hold as true
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
ADVANCESnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading PAUL ADVANCES LITTLE BY LITTLE, AND THE STORY ENDS.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PAUL ADVANCES LITTLE BY LITTLE, AND THE STORY ENDS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PAUL ADVANCES LITTLE BY LITTLE, AND THE STORY ENDS.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading PAUL ADVANCES LITTLE BY LITTLE, AND THE STORY ENDS.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
of great significance or value
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PAUL ADVANCES LITTLE BY LITTLE, AND THE STORY ENDS.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
mortgagenounUS /ˈmɔːrɡədʒ/
a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL ADVANCES LITTLE BY LITTLE, AND THE STORY ENDS.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
purposed
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From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
a person who is being chased
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading PAUL ADVANCES LITTLE BY LITTLE, AND THE STORY ENDS.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
a quantity of money
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAUL ADVANCES LITTLE BY LITTLE, AND THE STORY ENDS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading But when he was on the point of purchasing a schooner of sixty tons, a situation as second mate of an ocean steamer was offered to him, with the promise of certain advancement as he became qualified to fill more important positions.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
at the time that
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
which person or people
From this reading He concluded, after mature deliberation, to accept the offer, and the fishing business was entirely given up to John, who continued it for several years, with good success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before he was twenty-one, the mortgage on the house was paid off; and when he was free he had saved up quite a handsome sum of money, with which he purposed to extend his operations.
a late time of life
From this reading For several years Paul pursued his calling as a fisherman; and as he grew older the business became more profitable.
