used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rupert had been a bell-boy for more than a year.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
any thing at all
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
at or in or to any place
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
aspiredverbUS /əˈspaɪrd/
past form of “aspire” — have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rupert had been a bell-boy for more than a year.
bell-boy
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From this reading Rupert had been a bell-boy for more than a year.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
else
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From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rupert had been a bell-boy for more than a year.
set up or found
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rupert had been a bell-boy for more than a year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RUPERT RESIGNS HIS SITUATION.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
and nothing more
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
Leslie
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From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Rupert had been a bell-boy for more than a year.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
qualifyverbUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪ/
prove capable or fit; meet requirements
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
RESIGNSverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnz/
third-person singular of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading RUPERT RESIGNS HIS SITUATION.
RUPERTnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading RUPERT RESIGNS HIS SITUATION.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading RUPERT RESIGNS HIS SITUATION.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rupert had been a bell-boy for more than a year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
except if; if not
From this reading Still the position was not likely to lead to anything better, unless he might in time qualify himself to be a hotel clerk.
precisely as stated
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found his employers very pleasant and considerate, and his salary was larger, probably, than he could get anywhere else.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes he talked over the matter with Leslie, but the latter had the advantage of knowing just what he aspired to.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Rupert had been a bell-boy for more than a year.
