1864
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From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
23
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From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
8.30
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From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
apprenticeshipnounUS /əˈprentəsʃɪp/
the position of apprentice
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
BookmannounUS /ˈbʊkmən/
a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
booksellernounUS /ˈbʊkselər/
the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
bookselling
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From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
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 Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
effaced
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From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
a movement into or inward
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
divisible by two
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
laddersnounUS /ˈlædərz/
plural of “ladder” — steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
RecollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
only a very short time before
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
Simpkin
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From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
SixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
in the near future
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
StationersnounUS /ˈsteɪʃənərz/
plural of “stationer” — a merchant who sells writing materials and office supplies
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
a special situation
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
tirednessnounUS /ˈtaɪərdnɪs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up and down stairs and ladders searching for books made one so tired that sometimes I could scarcely crawl to my home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Even to this I soon became accustomed, and the tiredness to an extent, so far as my body was concerned, became a thing of the past; but it will never be effaced from my memory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As long as my memory lasts, I shall never forget the first few weeks of my experience in this firm, from 8.30 in the morning until the work was finished.
a late time of life
From this reading This may not be quite in accord with the title I have chosen of "Sixty Years a Bookman," but, as previously stated, I served seven years' apprenticeship to a bookseller before entering the firm of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., and these two periods extend beyond that implied by the title of this book.
but in spite of that
From this reading Some Recollections of Stationers' Hall Court Although I have referred in another chapter to my early association with bookselling, yet it was not until my entry into the employ of Simpkin, Marshall & Co., on September 23, 1864, that my real bookselling experience commenced.
