Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

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From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

bound by contract

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

brought into existence

From this reading Had he confessed the truth, he would have said, "I was not born to labor with my hands."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did his work mechanically but without enthusiasm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

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From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Had he confessed the truth, he would have said, "I was not born to labor with my hands."

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did his work mechanically but without enthusiasm.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading He did his work mechanically but without enthusiasm.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

coming next after the thirteenth in position

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Had he confessed the truth, he would have said, "I was not born to labor with my hands."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had he confessed the truth, he would have said, "I was not born to labor with my hands."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He did his work mechanically but without enthusiasm.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Had he confessed the truth, he would have said, "I was not born to labor with my hands."

to make better

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

a lack of gratitude

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

a small island

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Had he confessed the truth, he would have said, "I was not born to labor with my hands."

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading He did his work mechanically but without enthusiasm.

the force of workers available

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Had he confessed the truth, he would have said, "I was not born to labor with my hands."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had he confessed the truth, he would have said, "I was not born to labor with my hands."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Had he confessed the truth, he would have said, "I was not born to labor with my hands."

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

the quality of being superior

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Had he confessed the truth, he would have said, "I was not born to labor with my hands."

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Had he confessed the truth, he would have said, "I was not born to labor with my hands."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Had he confessed the truth, he would have said, "I was not born to labor with my hands."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He did his work mechanically but without enthusiasm.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He did his work mechanically but without enthusiasm.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Faithful attempts to improve his position in the works were met, as it would seem, by indifference and ingratitude.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading DISMISSAL Alban had been a disappointment to his employers, the great engineer of the Isle of Dogs, to whom Charity had apprenticed him in his fourteenth year.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading A sense of inherited superiority, a sure conviction, common to youth, that he would become a leader, of men, conduced to a restlessness and a want of interest which he could not master.