Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading "The first thing is to have the right kind of a story, or article.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

being joined in close association

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Before I confide to you what the present offer is, I wish to explain somewhat the working of a magazine plant.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

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From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading "Before I confide to you what the present offer is, I wish to explain somewhat the working of a magazine plant.

an intense desire for some particular thing

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

plural of “enjoyment” — the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading "Before I confide to you what the present offer is, I wish to explain somewhat the working of a magazine plant.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "The first thing is to have the right kind of a story, or article.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

an auxiliary activity

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "The first thing is to have the right kind of a story, or article.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

absolutely essential

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading "Before I confide to you what the present offer is, I wish to explain somewhat the working of a magazine plant.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "The first thing is to have the right kind of a story, or article.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading "Before I confide to you what the present offer is, I wish to explain somewhat the working of a magazine plant.

in a polite manner

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

possessive form of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "The first thing is to have the right kind of a story, or article.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "Before I confide to you what the present offer is, I wish to explain somewhat the working of a magazine plant.

not in physical motion

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

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 "The first thing is to have the right kind of a story, or article.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

express in words

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

a special situation

From this reading "The first thing is to have the right kind of a story, or article.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.

up to a particular time

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Before I confide to you what the present offer is, I wish to explain somewhat the working of a magazine plant.

at the time that

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Before I confide to you what the present offer is, I wish to explain somewhat the working of a magazine plant.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading I believe it is necessary to tell you how much hard work is attached to the business, and some of the enjoyments when the magazine is ready to go out.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading "Before I confide to you what the present offer is, I wish to explain somewhat the working of a magazine plant.

small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done

From this reading My present position as editor of a magazine does not satisfy my craving for the printer's workshop, but it is as near as I can come to it, so I have bided my time until an opportunity like the present one offers.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading UNCLE BEN'S BUSINESS TALK "Ladies and gentlemen!" said Uncle Ben, bowing politely to each group; "You may not know that I have always had one hobby--something like my nephew here--and that is still, printing.