used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Robert Fulton was seventeen years old when he left Lancaster to take up his abode in Philadelphia.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
a youthful male person
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
Caleb
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Such a day came to Robert Fulton and he had prepared himself for it.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
unvarying in nature
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
crayonnounUS /ˈkreɪɑːn/
writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
decidesverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such a day came to Robert Fulton and he had prepared himself for it.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
foundersnounUS /ˈfaʊndərz/
plural of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
FultonnounUS /ˈfʊltən/
American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)
From this reading Such a day came to Robert Fulton and he had prepared himself for it.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such a day came to Robert Fulton and he had prepared himself for it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Such a day came to Robert Fulton and he had prepared himself for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Robert Fulton was seventeen years old when he left Lancaster to take up his abode in Philadelphia.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
machine-shops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
MINIATURESnounUS /ˈmɪniətʃərz/
plural of “miniature” — painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Robert Fulton was seventeen years old when he left Lancaster to take up his abode in Philadelphia.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
PAINTINGnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
PORTRAITSnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Such a day came to Robert Fulton and he had prepared himself for it.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Such a day came to Robert Fulton and he had prepared himself for it.
an educational institution
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
the act of searching for something
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading Robert Fulton was seventeen years old when he left Lancaster to take up his abode in Philadelphia.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
have in common
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
sketchingverbUS /ˈsketʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a day came to Robert Fulton and he had prepared himself for it.
carry out
From this reading Robert Fulton was seventeen years old when he left Lancaster to take up his abode in Philadelphia.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
toilingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Robert Fulton was seventeen years old when he left Lancaster to take up his abode in Philadelphia.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading His mother’s early lessons, the sterner teaching of Caleb Johnson, the visits to the machine-shops, the constant sketching with pencil and crayon,—all had enriched his mind for this day of the choice of vocation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he felt the call to a larger field of action than Lancaster afforded, it was natural that in seeking his fortune he should turn to the nearest big city, Philadelphia, noted as a center for the peaceful arts of the gentle Quaker folk, its founders.
at the time that
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading PAINTING PORTRAITS AND MINIATURES There comes in every boy’s life a day of great decision; it is when school days are over, and the boy, face to face with the toiling world, decides by which branch of industry he shall perform his share of the world’s work to earn his living.
a late time of life
From this reading Robert Fulton was seventeen years old when he left Lancaster to take up his abode in Philadelphia.
