used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a public school education he went to Miami university, and afterward to Dartmouth college.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading After a public school education he went to Miami university, and afterward to Dartmouth college.
at or in the front
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
CashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
clerked
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From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading After a public school education he went to Miami university, and afterward to Dartmouth college.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
DartmouthnounUS /ˈdɑːrtməθ/
a college in New Hampshire
From this reading After a public school education he went to Miami university, and afterward to Dartmouth college.
DaytonnounUS /ˈdeɪtən/
a city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading After a public school education he went to Miami university, and afterward to Dartmouth college.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Mr. Patterson’s parents were farmers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
graduatingverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading JOHN H. PATTERSON.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a public school education he went to Miami university, and afterward to Dartmouth college.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN H. PATTERSON.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
MiaminounUS /maɪˈæmi/
a member of the extinct Algonquian people formerly living in northern Indiana and southern Michigan
From this reading After a public school education he went to Miami university, and afterward to Dartmouth college.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Patterson’s parents were farmers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Mr. Patterson’s parents were farmers.
PATTERSON
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From this reading JOHN H. PATTERSON.
Patterson's
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From this reading Mr. Patterson’s parents were farmers.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading After a public school education he went to Miami university, and afterward to Dartmouth college.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
RegisterverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
an educational institution
From this reading After a public school education he went to Miami university, and afterward to Dartmouth college.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a public school education he went to Miami university, and afterward to Dartmouth college.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading After a public school education he went to Miami university, and afterward to Dartmouth college.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a public school education he went to Miami university, and afterward to Dartmouth college.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Patterson’s parents were farmers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
belonging to which person
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On graduating he began life without any definite plans, clerked, saved money and pushed ahead until he became manager of a coal mine.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading John H. Patterson, the president of the International Cash Register Co., of Dayton, Ohio, is a specimen of what, happily for this country, is not an infrequent young American, whose original capital being that of brains and industry, pays interest in the shape of great enterprises and a large fortune.
