used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
adultnounUS /əˈdʌlt/
a fully developed person from maturity onward
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aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
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past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It is obvious to us, the readers, because we are allowed certain information that Reginald could not have.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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Baines
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for the reason that
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ I suppose this book is not so much aimed at schoolboys as most of this author's books are, as at the young adult starting out in life.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ I suppose this book is not so much aimed at schoolboys as most of this author's books are, as at the young adult starting out in life.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
showing who or what does the action
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definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is obvious to us, the readers, because we are allowed certain information that Reginald could not have.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is obvious to us, the readers, because we are allowed certain information that Reginald could not have.
Cruden
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act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is obvious to us, the readers, because we are allowed certain information that Reginald could not have.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The second job is, quite unknown to the young hero, rather a shady one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a message received and understood
From this reading It is obvious to us, the readers, because we are allowed certain information that Reginald could not have.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
a characteristic state or mode of living
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engage in
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
used to form the superlative
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ I suppose this book is not so much aimed at schoolboys as most of this author's books are, as at the young adult starting out in life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It is obvious to us, the readers, because we are allowed certain information that Reginald could not have.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The second job is, quite unknown to the young hero, rather a shady one.
on the contrary
From this reading The second job is, quite unknown to the young hero, rather a shady one.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is obvious to us, the readers, because we are allowed certain information that Reginald could not have.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
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Reginald
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schoolboysnounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪz/
plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school
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1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second job is, quite unknown to the young hero, rather a shady one.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading The second job is, quite unknown to the young hero, rather a shady one.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ I suppose this book is not so much aimed at schoolboys as most of this author's books are, as at the young adult starting out in life.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
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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 For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
express a supposition
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plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ I suppose this book is not so much aimed at schoolboys as most of this author's books are, as at the young adult starting out in life.
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
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is obvious to us, the readers, because we are allowed certain information that Reginald could not have.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
hard to endure
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
typesettingverbUS /ˈtaɪpsetɪŋ/
inflected form of “typeset” — set in type
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
not known
From this reading The second job is, quite unknown to the young hero, rather a shady one.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is obvious to us, the readers, because we are allowed certain information that Reginald could not have.
a message informing of danger
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is obvious to us, the readers, because we are allowed certain information that Reginald could not have.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first job he takes is interesting because it is in a typesetting office, which the author knew a great deal about, having inherited a similar business from his father.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For the story here is one almost of warning about the mistakes a young man of good will might make in trying to find employment in a hard time.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ I suppose this book is not so much aimed at schoolboys as most of this author's books are, as at the young adult starting out in life.
