used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards, if the chief sub-editor is satisfied, I will raise it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Jimmy bit his lip.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If it is worth your while you can start to-morrow."
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Afterwards, if the chief sub-editor is satisfied, I will raise it.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
Dodgsonnoun
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Afterwards, if the chief sub-editor is satisfied, I will raise it.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Afterwards, if the chief sub-editor is satisfied, I will raise it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Jimmy bit his lip.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
and nothing more
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Afterwards, if the chief sub-editor is satisfied, I will raise it.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Afterwards, if the chief sub-editor is satisfied, I will raise it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
sub-editor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If it is worth your while you can start to-morrow."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
vacancynounUS /ˈveɪkənsi/
being unoccupied
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If it is worth your while you can start to-morrow."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Afterwards, if the chief sub-editor is satisfied, I will raise it.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading It was quite time that the _Record_ had a vacancy for a sub-editor, and Dodgson was willing to give the berth to Jimmy; only his ideas of salary were far from being satisfactory.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading If it is worth your while you can start to-morrow."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
you're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, you're new to the work, wholly inexperienced," he explained, "and, under the circumstances, I cannot give you more than two pounds a week for a start.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If it is worth your while you can start to-morrow."
