used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading If you cannot afford a large press, be satisfied with a small one for the time being at least.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you cannot afford a large press, be satisfied with a small one for the time being at least.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
a youthful male person
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
BOY'SnounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Your profits should soon net you enough with which to buy a larger press and increase your equipment.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
cannot
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From this reading If you cannot afford a large press, be satisfied with a small one for the time being at least.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Your profits should soon net you enough with which to buy a larger press and increase your equipment.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Your profits should soon net you enough with which to buy a larger press and increase your equipment.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If you cannot afford a large press, be satisfied with a small one for the time being at least.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you cannot afford a large press, be satisfied with a small one for the time being at least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Your profits should soon net you enough with which to buy a larger press and increase your equipment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If you cannot afford a large press, be satisfied with a small one for the time being at least.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Your profits should soon net you enough with which to buy a larger press and increase your equipment.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If you cannot afford a large press, be satisfied with a small one for the time being at least.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
masteringnounUS /ˈmæstərɪŋ/
becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading Your profits should soon net you enough with which to buy a larger press and increase your equipment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
patronizeverbUS /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/
assume sponsorship of
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
printing-presses
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From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
PRINTING-SHOP
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From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Your profits should soon net you enough with which to buy a larger press and increase your equipment.
punctuationnounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading If you cannot afford a large press, be satisfied with a small one for the time being at least.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Your profits should soon net you enough with which to buy a larger press and increase your equipment.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
in the near future
From this reading Your profits should soon net you enough with which to buy a larger press and increase your equipment.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Printing is one of the best methods of mastering spelling and punctuation, and is thus a great help to a boy in his studies, besides being a pleasant occupation at which he can earn money.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If you cannot afford a large press, be satisfied with a small one for the time being at least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
at the time that
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A BOY'S PRINTING-SHOP Since the manufacture of printing-presses in small sizes, printing has become so popular among boys that it is now hard to find a neighborhood in which there is not a press.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If you cannot afford a large press, be satisfied with a small one for the time being at least.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you cannot afford a large press, be satisfied with a small one for the time being at least.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Get to work, learn to print neatly and accurately, and when your friends find your work is of good quality, they will gladly patronize you.
