Chapter V · Chapter 5

plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

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

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

react verbally

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

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

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

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

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

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

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

a person who is in charge

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading THE DIVISION OF LABOUR.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

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

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

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

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

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

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading THE DIVISION OF LABOUR.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

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

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

absolutely essential

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

not any; not one

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DIVISION OF LABOUR.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

register formally as a participant or member

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

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

From this reading THE DIVISION OF LABOUR.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

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

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading There are things which no elderly man can learn; and there are lessons which are full of light for the new recruit, but dark as death to the old veteran.

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

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "But, George, we must have something to sell," said Mr. Brown, almost in despair.

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

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There were two other chief matters to which it was now necessary that the Firm should attend; the first and primary being the stock of advertisements which should be issued; and the other, or secondary, being the stock of goods which should be obtained to answer the expectations raised by those advertisements.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading He did not then understand, and never since has learned the secrets of that commercial science which his younger partner was at so much pains to teach.