used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH TWO COUPLES TAKE A WALK.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Why did you not run away?" questioned Mary, with reason.
booksellernounUS /ˈbʊkselər/
the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
COUPLESnounUS /ˈkʌpəlz/
plural of “couple” — a pair who associate with one another
From this reading IN WHICH TWO COUPLES TAKE A WALK.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Why did you not run away?" questioned Mary, with reason.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
apart from; not including
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I remained with him for two years," he went on to say.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I remained with him for two years," he went on to say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH TWO COUPLES TAKE A WALK.
incentivenounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
lad's
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From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
meritedadjectiveUS /ˈmerɪtɪd/
properly deserved
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
not any; not one
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why did you not run away?" questioned Mary, with reason.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I remained with him for two years," he went on to say.
and nothing more
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Why did you not run away?" questioned Mary, with reason.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Why did you not run away?" questioned Mary, with reason.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I remained with him for two years," he went on to say.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Why did you not run away?" questioned Mary, with reason.
express in words
From this reading "I remained with him for two years," he went on to say.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
carry out
From this reading IN WHICH TWO COUPLES TAKE A WALK.
express in words
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN WHICH TWO COUPLES TAKE A WALK.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading IN WHICH TWO COUPLES TAKE A WALK.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I remained with him for two years," he went on to say.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH TWO COUPLES TAKE A WALK.
which person or people
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why did you not run away?" questioned Mary, with reason.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I remained with him for two years," he went on to say.
withholdverbUS /wɪθˈhoʊld/
hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading Dr. Ellis proceeded to tell Mary of his boyhood; how he was employed by a bookseller, who, in return for the lad's services, only continued to withhold the merited compensation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Of course I was fed, and clothed, after a fashion, but I had no other incentive to work with him except fear."
a late time of life
From this reading "I remained with him for two years," he went on to say.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why did you not run away?" questioned Mary, with reason.
