used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He was now above that menial branch of his trade.
affluencenounUS /ˈæfluːəns/
abundant wealth
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading He was now above that menial branch of his trade.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
combativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈbætɪv/
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
condescendverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsend/
behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
DIEMAN
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From this reading PETER DIEMAN RECEIVES VISITORS.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
your usual mood
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
Eli
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From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
Jerey
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From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
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 seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
menialadjectiveUS /ˈmiːniəl/
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
From this reading He was now above that menial branch of his trade.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now above that menial branch of his trade.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
an amount of time
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER DIEMAN RECEIVES VISITORS.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading PETER DIEMAN RECEIVES VISITORS.
not often
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was now above that menial branch of his trade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading He was now above that menial branch of his trade.
trammeled
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From this reading Eli, in this period of his trammeled existence, was a combative sort of an individual--not through a natural disposition in that direction, but mainly by force of circumstances.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading PETER DIEMAN RECEIVES VISITORS.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Peter Dieman, since he had reached his present state of affluence and influence, did not condescend to wait on customers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was now above that menial branch of his trade.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
which person or people
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He seldom went into his store, as a clerk; but he went occasionally to settle some dispute, of one kind or another, that Eli Jerey was continually involved in with some one of the many people, who, for one reason or another, visited The Die.
