used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CRAWFORD SELLS A PATENT.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He set off, as usual, in the afternoon, taking with him half the money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a gambler, but no plunger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
CRAWFORDnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading CRAWFORD SELLS A PATENT.
Crawford'snounUS /ˈkrɔːfərdz/
possessive form of “crawford” — United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
apart from; not including
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading He was a gambler, but no plunger.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He set off, as usual, in the afternoon, taking with him half the money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He set off, as usual, in the afternoon, taking with him half the money.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
ten 10s
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
the force of workers available
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
not any; not one
From this reading He was a gambler, but no plunger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He set off, as usual, in the afternoon, taking with him half the money.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
PATENTverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading CRAWFORD SELLS A PATENT.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
plungernounUS /ˈplʌndʒər/
someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains
From this reading He was a gambler, but no plunger.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
SELLSnounUS /selz/
plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy
From this reading CRAWFORD SELLS A PATENT.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He set off, as usual, in the afternoon, taking with him half the money.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
theatricals
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From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He set off, as usual, in the afternoon, taking with him half the money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a gambler, but no plunger.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
Welford
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From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
William
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From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few days after William Crawford's return from Welford, and the scene in which he gave his wife a specimen of his quality as the player of a part in private theatricals, he went up to London with one of the hundred pounds in his pocket.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading He told her he could not dream of taking the money from her except to pay the men working on the models and machines for his great patent, and in the interest of their joint worldly welfare.
