used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
any thing at all
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
bethought
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From this reading Luckily the squire bethought himself that the village school was without a teacher.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
put or send forth
From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
cosmopolitenoun
a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
DamenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
else
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From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
empirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
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 A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
half-vagrant
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From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Luckily the squire bethought himself that the village school was without a teacher.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
horsedverbUS /hɔːrst/
past form of “horse” — provide with a horse or horses
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
how
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From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Luckily the squire bethought himself that the village school was without a teacher.
lucklessadjectiveUS /ˈlʌkləs/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
on one occasion
From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
remonstrances
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From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
an educational institution
From this reading Luckily the squire bethought himself that the village school was without a teacher.
school-house
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From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
Slingsby
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From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Luckily the squire bethought himself that the village school was without a teacher.
squire's
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From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Luckily the squire bethought himself that the village school was without a teacher.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Luckily the squire bethought himself that the village school was without a teacher.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
Tibbets
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From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
in the direction of
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
precisely as stated
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He cast about in his mind how he should contrive once more to anchor Slingsby in his native village.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading The good squire's heart warmed towards the luckless cosmopolite, for he is a little prone to like such half-vagrant characters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
in or at the place that
From this reading A little further conversation convinced him that Slingsby was as fit for that as for anything else, and in a day or two he was seen swaying the rod of empire in the very school-house where he had often been horsed in the days of his boyhood.
winksnounUS /wɪŋks/
plural of “wink” — a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Honest Jack had already offered him a present shelter under his roof, in spite of the hints, and winks, and half remonstrances of the shrewd Dame Tibbets; but how to provide for his permanent maintenance was the question.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Luckily the squire bethought himself that the village school was without a teacher.
