used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
beach-combers
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From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
fellow-workers
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From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
set up or found
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
the force of workers available
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
Murkard
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From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
and nothing more
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
pearlingverbUS /ˈpɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “pearl” — gather pearls, from oysters in the ocean
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading As for Murkard he derived the keenest pleasure from the daily, almost monotonous, routine of his office.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
stepping-stone
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From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
at the time that
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
which person or people
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They had arrived at a thorough understanding of their duties, had made friends with their fellow-workers, and found it difficult to believe that they could be the same two men who were the beach-combers of the previous month.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He discovered abundance of work to keep him busy, his keen instinct detected endless opportunities of creating additional business, and he hoped that, when the owner of the station should return from his pearling venture, he might not only be in a position to convince him that his daughter's appointment was fully justified, but to demonstrate to him that it was likely to prove the stepping-stone to a sound commercial future.
work-a-day
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From this reading Long before the first month was ended both men had settled down comfortably to their work-a-day existence.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE WORLD, THE FLESH, AND THE DEVIL.
