used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A JOB The job with the miller lasted just five days.
anew
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
(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 Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
(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 You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
a youthful male person
From this reading "I'm really sorry to lose you, Dick, boy.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
CartwrightnounUS /ˈkɑːrtraɪt/
English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A JOB The job with the miller lasted just five days.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
at any time
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A JOB The job with the miller lasted just five days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
I'd
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From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
I'll
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From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm really sorry to lose you, Dick, boy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A JOB The job with the miller lasted just five days.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A JOB The job with the miller lasted just five days.
and nothing more
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A JOB The job with the miller lasted just five days.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
immediately past
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A JOB The job with the miller lasted just five days.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "I'm really sorry to lose you, Dick, boy.
millernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A JOB The job with the miller lasted just five days.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
not any; not one
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A JOB The job with the miller lasted just five days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
precisely, exactly
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A JOB The job with the miller lasted just five days.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I'm really sorry to lose you, Dick, boy.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
carry out
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If I hear of an opening I'll sure let you know," the miller said, that evening as he placed the last pay in the boy's hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A JOB The job with the miller lasted just five days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN SEARCH OF A JOB The job with the miller lasted just five days.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm really sorry to lose you, Dick, boy.
You've
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From this reading You've done all right, and if I ever have need of a helper again I'd like nothing better than to call on you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then Toby, having declared himself ready to take up his duties, Mr. Cartwright was compelled to let Dick go, for he really had no need of his help, since things were running in their natural channel, all the back work having been cleaned up under the energetic push of young Morrison.
