Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A CRIPPLE BOY.

later than; following

From this reading JOHN HOLL returned from work a few minutes after Evan came in.

(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 His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

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

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

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

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

a youthful male person

From this reading A CRIPPLE BOY.

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From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading JOHN HOLL returned from work a few minutes after Evan came in.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless

From this reading A CRIPPLE BOY.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

-ing form of “discharge” — complete or carry out

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

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From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse

From this reading John Holl was a dustman.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

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From this reading JOHN HOLL returned from work a few minutes after Evan came in.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading JOHN HOLL returned from work a few minutes after Evan came in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading JOHN HOLL returned from work a few minutes after Evan came in.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

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

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

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

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

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From this reading JOHN HOLL returned from work a few minutes after Evan came in.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading JOHN HOLL returned from work a few minutes after Evan came in.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN HOLL returned from work a few minutes after Evan came in.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

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 His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading JOHN HOLL returned from work a few minutes after Evan came in.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

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

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading JOHN HOLL returned from work a few minutes after Evan came in.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

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

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

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

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

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

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

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

From this reading John Holl was a dustman.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading His looks were homely, and his attire far from clean; but John was a good husband and father, and the great proportion of the many twopences he daily received as douceurs for discharging his duties were brought home to his wife, as was all the weekly money, instead of being exchanged for liquor at the public-house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A short, broadly-built man, with his shoulders bowed somewhat from carrying heavy baskets up area steps.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading JOHN HOLL returned from work a few minutes after Evan came in.