used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad to hear it, Tom,” said Herbert, heartily.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
deprivingverbUS /dɪˈpraɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “deprive” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading “I didn't want to feel that I was depriving you of employment.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
didn't
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From this reading “I didn't want to feel that I was depriving you of employment.”
displaceverbUS /dɪˈspleɪs/
cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
Ebenezer
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From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading “I didn't want to feel that I was depriving you of employment.”
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I didn't want to feel that I was depriving you of employment.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad to hear it, Tom,” said Herbert, heartily.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “I am glad to hear it, Tom,” said Herbert, heartily.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading “I am glad to hear it, Tom,” said Herbert, heartily.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am glad to hear it, Tom,” said Herbert, heartily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
and nothing more
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
absolutely essential
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I didn't want to feel that I was depriving you of employment.”
for each
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am glad to hear it, Tom,” said Herbert, heartily.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
in the near future
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
male cat
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
Tripp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
precisely as stated
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I didn't want to feel that I was depriving you of employment.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He knew very well that he should not like Ebenezer Graham as an employer, but it was necessary that he should earn something, for the income was now but two dollars a week.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Herbert did not look forward with very joyful anticipations to the new engagement he had formed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was sorry, too, to displace Tom Tripp, but upon this point his uneasiness was soon removed, for Tom dropped in just after Mr. Graham had left the house, and informed Herbert that he was to go to work the next day for a farmer in the neighborhood, at a dollar and a half per week, and board besides.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I didn't want to feel that I was depriving you of employment.”
