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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

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From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

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From this reading MARTIN'S CLERKS.

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From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

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From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

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From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

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From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

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From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

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From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

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From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

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From this reading MARTIN'S CLERKS.

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From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

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From this reading MR.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

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From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

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From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

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From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

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From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

except if; if not

From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

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From this reading Richard was up early on the following morning and on hand at Mr. Martin's store long before that gentleman put in an appearance.

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From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The idea of some day going into partnership with Frank Massanet was an attractive one to Richard.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He felt that the stock-clerk would not venture into business on his own account unless he was moderately certain of success, and that would mean more money and a certain feeling of independence.