used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Secretly, quite secretly--for he was too proud to be considered as nothing better than a common peat-cutting farmer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
for the reason that
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Secretly, quite secretly--for he was too proud to be considered as nothing better than a common peat-cutting farmer.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
cart-loads
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From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Secretly, quite secretly--for he was too proud to be considered as nothing better than a common peat-cutting farmer.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
carefully weighed
From this reading Secretly, quite secretly--for he was too proud to be considered as nothing better than a common peat-cutting farmer.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Secretly, quite secretly--for he was too proud to be considered as nothing better than a common peat-cutting farmer.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
obtain
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
destroyed or killed
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
engage in
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
Meyerhofer
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From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Secretly, quite secretly--for he was too proud to be considered as nothing better than a common peat-cutting farmer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
peatnounUS /piːt/
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
peat-cutting
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From this reading Secretly, quite secretly--for he was too proud to be considered as nothing better than a common peat-cutting farmer.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Secretly, quite secretly--for he was too proud to be considered as nothing better than a common peat-cutting farmer.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Secretly, quite secretly--for he was too proud to be considered as nothing better than a common peat-cutting farmer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
SecretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Secretly, quite secretly--for he was too proud to be considered as nothing better than a common peat-cutting farmer.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
sorest
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From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
not in physical motion
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
confined on all sides
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Secretly, quite secretly--for he was too proud to be considered as nothing better than a common peat-cutting farmer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Secretly, quite secretly--for he was too proud to be considered as nothing better than a common peat-cutting farmer.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
two times
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His people had each time brought home twenty to twenty-five marks clear gain, and said that there was far more to be gained still in this way, because black, firm peat was an article much in demand in the market.
at the time that
From this reading Already, twice or thrice, when need had been sorest, he had, to make shift, ordered peat to be cut, and sent five cart-loads to the town.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He had discovered that the turf moor which surrounded the farm in a wide circle was in a condition to afford a sure profit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For some time past Mr. Meyerhofer had gone about with great plans in his head.
