He was manager of a theatre, and was at length earning a moderate competency.

There can be no reasonable objection against them, because they allow of the acquisition of a decent and moderate competency.

Mr. Worden fell heir to a moderate competency at home, and he gave up teaching, a business he had never liked, accordingly.

"Well, sir, I hope in a few years to gain an established reputation and a moderate competency by my practice at the bar."