used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
Alice
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From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
(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 In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But take it as you will, it is something.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
BottlernounUS /ˈbɑːtlər/
a manufacturer that makes and bottles beverages
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But take it as you will, it is something.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
DOLLnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading POLLY’S DOLL.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
to or in any or all places
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Of that he thought nothing, less than nothing--he said so; and he tried to feel it.
five-pound
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From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Of that he thought nothing, less than nothing--he said so; and he tried to feel it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
a brief written record
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of that he thought nothing, less than nothing--he said so; and he tried to feel it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
pig-meat
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From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
POLLY'S
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From this reading POLLY’S DOLL.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Of that he thought nothing, less than nothing--he said so; and he tried to feel it.
scientificallyadverbUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkəli/
with respect to science; in a scientific way
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of that he thought nothing, less than nothing--he said so; and he tried to feel it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But take it as you will, it is something.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
carry out
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
thawnounUS /θɔː/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
a special situation
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Of that he thought nothing, less than nothing--he said so; and he tried to feel it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this present state of things, and difficulty everywhere, the one thing most difficult of all is to imagine greater goodness than that of Mr. Bottler.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Of that he thought nothing, less than nothing--he said so; and he tried to feel it.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
at the time that
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But take it as you will, it is something.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a depression that could not be covered by a five-pound note, to begin with, in the value of the pig-meat he was dressing scientifically, when he had to turn it all out to be frozen, and take in poor Alice to thaw instead.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But take it as you will, it is something.
