Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

later than; following

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

at or in the front

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

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

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

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

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

any person at all

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

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

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

plural of “better” — something superior in quality or condition or effect

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

knock against with force or violence

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

showing modest reserve

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

increase twofold

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

a boy or man

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

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

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

in a humble manner

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

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

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

social deportment

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

not divisible by two

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

violating or tending to violate or offend against

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

a judge of a probate court

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

on the contrary

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

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

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

to certain extent or degree

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

acting with or showing thought and good sense

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

and nothing more

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

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

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

in the near future

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

be standing; be upright

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

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

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

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

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

interact in a certain way

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

being without an escort

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

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

From this reading My arrival in the metropolis was unaccompanied by any newspaper comment or by any particular excitement on the part of the inhabitants.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

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From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

which person or people

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I was simply a good fellow who had always enjoyed the comradeship of other good fellows, and as a result felt reasonably sure that the rest of the world would treat him kindly.

a late time of life

From this reading I had all the assurance of a man double my years and an easy way of making acquaintances that was destined to stand me in good stead, but I do not wish to be understood as admitting that my manners were offensive or that I was in any degree supercilious.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Moreover, I could dissemble without difficulty and, if occasion arose, could give the impression of being a diffident and modest young man, ready and anxious to order himself "lowly and humbly before his betters."

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading I simply landed, after a seven hours' journey from Boston, with a considerable quantity of fine raiment--rather too fine, as I soon discovered, for the ordinary uses of a serious-minded, working youth--some fifty odd dollars, and a well-developed bump of self- confidence that was supported by a strong reserve resolution not to let anybody get ahead of me.