used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading "Cousin Hamilton might afford to pay me more than five dollars a week," he said bitterly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading "Cousin Hamilton might afford to pay me more than five dollars a week," he said bitterly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading "It is small," said his mother cautiously, "but we must look to the future."
CONRADnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
carefully weighed
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Cousin Hamilton might afford to pay me more than five dollars a week," he said bitterly.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He did not dare to remonstrate with his employer, but he expressed himself freely to his mother.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not dare to remonstrate with his employer, but he expressed himself freely to his mother.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading He did not dare to remonstrate with his employer, but he expressed himself freely to his mother.
communicated in words
From this reading He did not dare to remonstrate with his employer, but he expressed himself freely to his mother.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
in a free manner
From this reading He did not dare to remonstrate with his employer, but he expressed himself freely to his mother.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "It is small," said his mother cautiously, "but we must look to the future."
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading "Cousin Hamilton might afford to pay me more than five dollars a week," he said bitterly.
Hamilton'snounUS /ˈhæməltənz/
possessive form of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did not dare to remonstrate with his employer, but he expressed himself freely to his mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is small," said his mother cautiously, "but we must look to the future."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is small," said his mother cautiously, "but we must look to the future."
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It is small," said his mother cautiously, "but we must look to the future."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Cousin Hamilton might afford to pay me more than five dollars a week," he said bitterly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Cousin Hamilton might afford to pay me more than five dollars a week," he said bitterly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Cousin Hamilton might afford to pay me more than five dollars a week," he said bitterly.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He did not dare to remonstrate with his employer, but he expressed himself freely to his mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "It is small," said his mother cautiously, "but we must look to the future."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not dare to remonstrate with his employer, but he expressed himself freely to his mother.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "Cousin Hamilton might afford to pay me more than five dollars a week," he said bitterly.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
remonstrateverb
argue in protest or opposition
From this reading He did not dare to remonstrate with his employer, but he expressed himself freely to his mother.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Cousin Hamilton might afford to pay me more than five dollars a week," he said bitterly.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It is small," said his mother cautiously, "but we must look to the future."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Cousin Hamilton might afford to pay me more than five dollars a week," he said bitterly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is small," said his mother cautiously, "but we must look to the future."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It is small," said his mother cautiously, "but we must look to the future."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading His first disappointment came when he learned that his salary was to be but five dollars a week.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
at the time that
From this reading CONRAD GOES INTO WALL STREET When Conrad succeeded Ben as Mrs. Hamilton's private secretary, he was elated by what he considered his promotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not dare to remonstrate with his employer, but he expressed himself freely to his mother.
