used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading He had failed in his ambition to become an actor.
a cherished desire
From this reading He had failed in his ambition to become an actor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had failed in his ambition to become an actor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had failed in his ambition to become an actor.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Rupert engaged for him a small hall bedroom in the same house in which he was himself living.
bell-boy
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From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Rupert engaged for him a small hall bedroom in the same house in which he was himself living.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He had failed in his ambition to become an actor.
figuringnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rupert engaged for him a small hall bedroom in the same house in which he was himself living.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had failed in his ambition to become an actor.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Rupert engaged for him a small hall bedroom in the same house in which he was himself living.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had failed in his ambition to become an actor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rupert engaged for him a small hall bedroom in the same house in which he was himself living.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Rupert engaged for him a small hall bedroom in the same house in which he was himself living.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had failed in his ambition to become an actor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
Leslie
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From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
LESLIE'S
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From this reading LESLIE'S PROGRESS.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Rupert engaged for him a small hall bedroom in the same house in which he was himself living.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
on one occasion
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading LESLIE'S PROGRESS.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Rupert engaged for him a small hall bedroom in the same house in which he was himself living.
Rupert's
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From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Rupert engaged for him a small hall bedroom in the same house in which he was himself living.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rupert engaged for him a small hall bedroom in the same house in which he was himself living.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had failed in his ambition to become an actor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rupert engaged for him a small hall bedroom in the same house in which he was himself living.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Leslie Waters obtained the situation of bell-boy through Rupert's recommendation, and entered upon his duties at once.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his elevated ideas of the position of a member of the profession, he did not immediately become reconciled to figuring as a bell-boy, but it enabled him to live in the great city, which became daily more and more attractive to him.
