used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
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 The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
half-wittedadjective
retarded in intellectual development
From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
jobbing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
an amount of time
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
a human being
From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
self-confidentadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədənt/
showing poise and confidence in your own worth
From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
a male human offspring
From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
Strong'nth'arm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.
tinkerverbUS /ˈtɪŋkər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
migratory
From this reading There had been a period of prosperity following the strange visit of Wandering Peter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.
(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 The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were times when the temporary assistance of an old jobbing tinker and his half-witted son was needful.
at the time that
From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The job on which he had been engaged when taken ill had been well finished and further orders had resulted.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.
which person or people
From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading John Strong’nth’arm came back to his workshop another man, or so it seemed to little Anthony.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A brisk, self-confident person who often would whistle while he worked.
