used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
anew
From this reading MARTIN AGAIN APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MARTIN AGAIN APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
the act of departing
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The success of the periodical store put Rufus into good spirits.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
ten 10s
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The success of the periodical store put Rufus into good spirits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
engage in
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
Martha
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From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading MARTIN AGAIN APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The success of the periodical store put Rufus into good spirits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MARTIN AGAIN APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
and nothing more
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading The success of the periodical store put Rufus into good spirits.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The success of the periodical store put Rufus into good spirits.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
Rufus
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From this reading The success of the periodical store put Rufus into good spirits.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading MARTIN AGAIN APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The success of the periodical store put Rufus into good spirits.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The success of the periodical store put Rufus into good spirits.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The success of the periodical store put Rufus into good spirits.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He felt justified in going to a little extra expense, and determined to celebrate his good luck by taking Martha and Rose to a place of amusement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARTIN AGAIN APPEARS ON THE SCENE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
be the cause or source of
From this reading He saw that it would yield him, if only the present degree of prosperity continued, at least three hundred dollars a year, which would make quite a handsome addition to his income.
