used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "People are rather strange about these things.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "People are rather strange about these things.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked down at me thoughtfully as he went on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked down at me thoughtfully as he went on.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading But it don't matter, Master Dennison, a bit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it don't matter, Master Dennison, a bit.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
cultivatesverbUS /ˈkʌltɪveɪts/
third-person singular of “cultivate” — foster the growth of
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
Dennison
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From this reading But it don't matter, Master Dennison, a bit.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does it?"
don't
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From this reading But it don't matter, Master Dennison, a bit.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He looked down at me thoughtfully as he went on.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
a man of refinement
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked down at me thoughtfully as he went on.
ten 10s
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it don't matter, Master Dennison, a bit.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked down at me thoughtfully as he went on.
market-gardener
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From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But it don't matter, Master Dennison, a bit.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But it don't matter, Master Dennison, a bit.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked down at me thoughtfully as he went on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He looked down at me thoughtfully as he went on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "People are rather strange about these things.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
on the contrary
From this reading "People are rather strange about these things.
express in words
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "People are rather strange about these things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "People are rather strange about these things.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "People are rather strange about these things.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading He looked down at me thoughtfully as he went on.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He looked down at me thoughtfully as he went on.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Gentleman farmer cultivates a hundred acres of land that he pays a hundred and fifty pounds a year for say: market-gardener cultivates twenty acres that he pays two or three hundred for; and they call the one a gentleman, the other a gardener.
