used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
augured
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From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
rid of obstructions
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
give a description of
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
give expression to
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
MailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
newsboynoun
a boy who delivers newspapers
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
not any; not one
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
self-reliantadjective
(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
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 I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
carry out
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
TelegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
at the time that
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The "Mail," "Telegram," and "News," which now give employment to so many boys, were not then in existence.
which person or people
From this reading I may as well take this opportunity to describe the newsboy who is to be the hero of my present story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was independent and self-reliant, feeling able to work his own way without help, and possessed a tact and spirit of enterprise which augured well for his success in life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Rough and Ready had sold out his stock of morning papers, and would have no more to do until the afternoon, when the "Evening Post" and "Express" appeared.
a late time of life
From this reading As already mentioned, he was fifteen years old, stoutly built, with a clear, fresh complexion, and a resolute, good-humored face.
