used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
BeggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
Betty
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
chinknounUS /tʃɪŋk/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
ChristenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
dandled
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From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
a female human offspring
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
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 How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
move gently or carefully
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
How
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From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
ten 10s
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
many times at short intervals
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
others
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From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
pelfnoun
informal terms for money
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
deliver by singing
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
in the near future
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _What Success he had in the Begging Trade.
whate'er
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From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While others labour, sweat, and toil, His tongue does get him pelf; He travels with his dog and bell, And brings home store of wealth.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
belonging to which person
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How his Wife was brought to Bed of a Daughter, and Christened by the Name of Elizabeth._ The blind beggar soon became master of his trade, and, by the help of his dog, trudged often to London, and having the perfect tone, had the luck to return with his pockets well lined with chink.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His way of begging became so pleasing to him that he would often sing as follows-- A beggar lives a merry life, And has both wealth and ease; His days are free from care and strife, He does whate'er he please.
a late time of life
From this reading He being by this time in a warm condition, to add further to his joy, his loving wife fell in labour, and was delivered of a daughter, whose birth made him think he was the happiest man alive, and hundred times he kissed her and dandled her in his arms, whom he christened by the name of Elizabeth, and as she increased in years, so her beauty and modesty caused her to be called "Pretty Betty."
