Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

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From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

(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 HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

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From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

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From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

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From this reading It don't seem to give 'im no pleasure though.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It don't seem to give 'im no pleasure though.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

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From this reading It don't seem to give 'im no pleasure though.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It don't seem to give 'im no pleasure though.

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From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

not any; not one

From this reading It don't seem to give 'im no pleasure though.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

many times at short intervals

From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

past form of “phrase” — put into words or an expression

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It don't seem to give 'im no pleasure though.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It don't seem to give 'im no pleasure though.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It don't seem to give 'im no pleasure though.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. Hearty was an excellent tradesman; he sold nothing that he had not bought himself, and Covent Garden knew no shrewder judge of what to buy and what not to buy, or, as Bindle phrased it:

at the time that

From this reading 'E don't often smile, an' when 'e does it's as if 'e thought Gawd was a-goin' to charge it up against 'im."

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HEARTY BECOMES EXTREMELY UNPOPULAR "'Earty may be all 'ymns an' whiskers," Bindle had said, "an' I 'ate 'is 'oly look an' oily ways; but 'e sticks to his job an' works like a blackleg.