used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
a quantity of money
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PAUL AT HOME.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
healthfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelθfəl/
conducive to good health of body or mind
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PAUL AT HOME.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
and nothing more
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
go away from a place
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
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 He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
the force of workers available
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
and nothing more
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL AT HOME.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
participate in games or sport
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
the season of growth
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
Stannaries
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From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
unimpairedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈperd/
not damaged or diminished in any respect
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
WainwrightnounUS /ˈweɪnraɪt/
a wagon maker
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
at the time that
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It does not matter much to George Wainwright whether London is empty or full.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has a splendid constitution, perfectly sound, and unimpaired by excess of any description; can do any amount of work without its having any influence on him; and never had need to go away "on medical certificate," as is the case with so many of his brethren at the Stannaries Office.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He only knows it is the season by the fact of seeing more people in the streets, more horses and carriages in the Park across which he strides to his home; and when other men go away on leave, he remains at the office without the least desire to change the regular habits of his life.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His books, his work, and his healthful play go on just the same in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.
