used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
anew
From this reading Again Mrs. Rushton was in low spirits.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
couldn't
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From this reading "I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading "I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
set up or found
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
Halbert
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From this reading "I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Again Mrs. Rushton was in low spirits.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Again Mrs. Rushton was in low spirits.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Again Mrs. Rushton was in low spirits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD TRACK.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
Paine's
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From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
RAILROADnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD TRACK.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
Rushton
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From this reading Again Mrs. Rushton was in low spirits.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
cut with a saw
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Again Mrs. Rushton was in low spirits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD TRACK.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading ON THE RAILROAD TRACK.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The delay was regretted by our hero, since it cut him off from the employment by which he hoped to provide for his mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Robert saw the carpenter, according to Mr. Paine's instructions, but found him so busy that he would not engage to give his attention to the boat under a week.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sorry you couldn't agree with Halbert Davis, Robert," she said, with a sigh.
