used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I began to have my doubts about saddlery as a profession.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
anew
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Truth to say, a want beyond the cutting and punching of leather had begun to stir within me.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began to have my doubts about saddlery as a profession.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Truth to say, a want beyond the cutting and punching of leather had begun to stir within me.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Truth to say, a want beyond the cutting and punching of leather had begun to stir within me.
BuckleverbUS /ˈbʌkəl/
fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Truth to say, a want beyond the cutting and punching of leather had begun to stir within me.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
DOLLnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I began to have my doubts about saddlery as a profession.
DROWNEDverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
being one more than seven
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
endeavoured
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From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
farthings
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From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Truth to say, a want beyond the cutting and punching of leather had begun to stir within me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
MEADSnounUS /miːdz/
plural of “mead” — United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading I began to have my doubts about saddlery as a profession.
punchingverbUS /ˈpʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to
From this reading Truth to say, a want beyond the cutting and punching of leather had begun to stir within me.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
saddlerynoun
gear for a horse
From this reading I began to have my doubts about saddlery as a profession.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
express in words
From this reading Truth to say, a want beyond the cutting and punching of leather had begun to stir within me.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
move an implement through
From this reading Truth to say, a want beyond the cutting and punching of leather had begun to stir within me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
tinsmith's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Truth to say, a want beyond the cutting and punching of leather had begun to stir within me.
twopencenoun
a former United Kingdom silver coin; United Kingdom bronze decimal coin worth two pennies
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Truth to say, a want beyond the cutting and punching of leather had begun to stir within me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
belonging to which person
From this reading I had closely copied this form of speech from the apprentice, whose ways, as I have said, I endeavoured in every way to imitate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Truth to say, a want beyond the cutting and punching of leather had begun to stir within me.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Thus, twopence being at that time the extent of my resources, I went about for some days after my adventure at the tinsmith's with all my worldly wealth in my pocket in farthings, pondering many matters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE LITTLE LADIES AGAIN--THE MEADS--THE DROWNED DOLL "Mr. Buckle, sir, can you oblige me with eight farthings for twopence?"
