used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
(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 On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading His landlady declared that no pleasanter gentleman had ever stopped at The Arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His landlady declared that no pleasanter gentleman had ever stopped at The Arms.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
catechizeverb
examine through questioning and answering
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading His landlady declared that no pleasanter gentleman had ever stopped at The Arms.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
at any time
From this reading His landlady declared that no pleasanter gentleman had ever stopped at The Arms.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
FISHERnounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
Frith
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From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
a man of refinement
From this reading His landlady declared that no pleasanter gentleman had ever stopped at The Arms.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His landlady declared that no pleasanter gentleman had ever stopped at The Arms.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His landlady declared that no pleasanter gentleman had ever stopped at The Arms.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading His landlady declared that no pleasanter gentleman had ever stopped at The Arms.
the literary culture
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not any; not one
From this reading His landlady declared that no pleasanter gentleman had ever stopped at The Arms.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
pleasanter
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From this reading His landlady declared that no pleasanter gentleman had ever stopped at The Arms.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
sittings
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From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
squire's
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From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading His landlady declared that no pleasanter gentleman had ever stopped at The Arms.
required or under orders
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His landlady declared that no pleasanter gentleman had ever stopped at The Arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FISHER was an object of great interest during the interval between the magistrates' sittings.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His residence there brought almost too many customers, for people were constantly dropping in to catechize the servants, to the hindrance of work, but little to their own satisfaction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On Wednesday, Frith was seen to carry a huge packet of letters across to The Arms, and on the contents of one, the biggest of all, it was supposed the squire's fate would depend.
