used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
in addition
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INVITATION TO BOSTON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
for the reason that
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading AN INVITATION TO BOSTON.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
clothing in general
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "Five dollars a week!" said Harry to himself.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Five dollars a week!" said Harry to himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Five dollars a week!" said Harry to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading AN INVITATION TO BOSTON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Five dollars a week!" said Harry to himself.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INVITATION TO BOSTON.
being of use or service
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry was doubly glad that he was now in receipt of a moderate salary.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Five dollars a week!" said Harry to himself.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He welcomed it as an evidence that he was rising in the estimation of his employer, which was of itself satisfactory, and also because in his circumstances the money was likely to be useful.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Half of that ought to be enough to pay for my clothes and miscellaneous expenses, and the rest I will give to father.
