used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
anew
From this reading The season came when I was to go on the road again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The season came when I was to go on the road again.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
CONTESTnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The season came when I was to go on the road again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The season came when I was to go on the road again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
engage in
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The season came when I was to go on the road again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The season came when I was to go on the road again.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season came when I was to go on the road again.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
summer'snounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
carry out
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The season came when I was to go on the road again.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
TRICKSnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
VOTINGnounUS /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading THE PORTRAIT BUSINESS—TRICKS OF THE TRADE—THE BAND AND HALL PLAN—EXCITEMENT AND JOKE AT VOTING CONTEST—THE FRAME SCHEME.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The season came when I was to go on the road again.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
at the time that
From this reading The season came when I was to go on the road again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The winter had been one largely of rest and study, during which I had practiced my vocation enough to make a little money and keep my hand in.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Added to the capital acquired in the latter part of the previous summer’s campaign, I was ready to take up almost any line of work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
yearningnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading I confess I had a yearning for something new; something that would lead me along the quieter walks of life, and be less wearing on nerves and throat than the street selling of the former season.
