used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was never a moment behind the time at which he was required to be at the store in the morning.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He was never a moment behind the time at which he was required to be at the store in the morning.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
intentionally conceived
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
set up or found
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
yet to be or coming
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
something that is lost
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was never a moment behind the time at which he was required to be at the store in the morning.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was never a moment behind the time at which he was required to be at the store in the morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was never a moment behind the time at which he was required to be at the store in the morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He was never a moment behind the time at which he was required to be at the store in the morning.
REVISITSverbUS /riˈvɪzɪts/
third-person singular of “revisit” — visit again
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
ROCKVILLE
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From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
only a very short time before
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He was never a moment behind the time at which he was required to be at the store in the morning.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was never a moment behind the time at which he was required to be at the store in the morning.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Either the partners and the clerks had become tired of swearing and laughing at him, or he had made a decided improvement, for less fault was found with him, and his position was much more satisfactory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
precisely as stated
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading With a light heart he put up the shutters; for though he was very much fatigued, the prestige of future success was so cheering that he scarcely heeded his weary, aching limbs.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Every day was an improvement on the preceding day, and before the week was out Harry found himself quite at home in his new occupation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY REVISITS ROCKVILLE, AND MEETS WITH A SERIOUS LOSS The next evening Harry was conscious of having gained a little in the ability to discharge his novel duties.
