used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading One of its many profitable ventures is a series of paper-covered tales of crime and adventure.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
AshenounUS /æʃ/
United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
controlsnounUS /kənˈtroʊlz/
plural of “control” — power to direct or determine
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading One of its many profitable ventures is a series of paper-covered tales of crime and adventure.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
set up or found
From this reading It was here that Ashe found his niche.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was here that Ashe found his niche.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was here that Ashe found his niche.
of great significance or value
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of its many profitable ventures is a series of paper-covered tales of crime and adventure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was here that Ashe found his niche.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One of its many profitable ventures is a series of paper-covered tales of crime and adventure.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
MammothadjectiveUS /ˈmæməθ/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
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 One of its many profitable ventures is a series of paper-covered tales of crime and adventure.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
nichenounUS /nɪtʃ/
a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
From this reading It was here that Ashe found his niche.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of its many profitable ventures is a series of paper-covered tales of crime and adventure.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
paper-covered
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From this reading One of its many profitable ventures is a series of paper-covered tales of crime and adventure.
penniesnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading One of its many profitable ventures is a series of paper-covered tales of crime and adventure.
PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading One of its many profitable ventures is a series of paper-covered tales of crime and adventure.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
plural of “tale” — 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 One of its many profitable ventures is a series of paper-covered tales of crime and adventure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was here that Ashe found his niche.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading One of its many profitable ventures is a series of paper-covered tales of crime and adventure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was here that Ashe found his niche.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Mammoth Publishing Company, which controls several important newspapers, a few weekly journals, and a number of other things, does not disdain the pennies of the office boy and the junior clerk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Having saved a little money at this dreadful trade, Ashe came to London and tried newspaper work.
a late time of life
From this reading After two years of moderate success he got in touch with the Mammoth Publishing Company.
