used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
in the past
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
(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 Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am little apt at writing, and my hand is stiff and cramped with years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading I am little apt at writing, and my hand is stiff and cramped with years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am little apt at writing, and my hand is stiff and cramped with years.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading I am little apt at writing, and my hand is stiff and cramped with years.
cut-throats
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From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
dissoluteadjective
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
far-of
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From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I am little apt at writing, and my hand is stiff and cramped with years.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
HURTSnounUS /hɜːrts/
plural of “hurt” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am little apt at writing, and my hand is stiff and cramped with years.
not in action or at work
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am little apt at writing, and my hand is stiff and cramped with years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
knavesnounUS /neɪvz/
plural of “knave” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
LudditesnounUS /ˈlʌdaɪts/
plural of “luddite” — any opponent of technological progress
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
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 Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
martyrsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərz/
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
miscreantsnounUS /ˈmɪskriənts/
plural of “miscreant” — a person without moral scruples
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am little apt at writing, and my hand is stiff and cramped with years.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
not one, and not any
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
the local environment
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
To recall to mind.
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
relieve from
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
hurting
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading I am little apt at writing, and my hand is stiff and cramped with years.
not in physical motion
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IT HURTS me sore that folk in these days should so little understand the doings of us Luddites.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
(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 To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Nay, worse, many young lads with a college learning seem to know next to nothing about them, and talk as though all great deeds were done in far-of parts, and as though of heroes and martyrs England has none to show.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I am little apt at writing, and my hand is stiff and cramped with years.
a late time of life
From this reading I am little apt at writing, and my hand is stiff and cramped with years.
the day immediately before today
From this reading But my memory is good still, and I can remember better the things of fifty years ago than those of yesterday.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To hear young people talk, the Luddites were miscreants that well, deserved the hanging they got--a set of idle, dissolute knaves and cut-throats the country was well rid of.
