used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
askanceadverbUS /əˈskæns/
with suspicion or disapproval
From this reading He will take gold without repugnance, but will look askance at a banknote.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He will take gold without repugnance, but will look askance at a banknote.
banknotenounUS /ˈbæŋknoʊt/
a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
From this reading He will take gold without repugnance, but will look askance at a banknote.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
BONHOMME
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From this reading JACQUES BONHOMME, THE LANDED PEASANT-PROPRIETOR OF FRANCE.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He will take gold without repugnance, but will look askance at a banknote.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
casknounUS /kæsk/
the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
cidernounUS /ˈsaɪdər/
a beverage made from juice pressed from apples
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
five-franc
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From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading JACQUES BONHOMME, THE LANDED PEASANT-PROPRIETOR OF FRANCE.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
coins made of gold
From this reading He will take gold without repugnance, but will look askance at a banknote.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
gros
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From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
inbornadjectiveUS /ˈɪnbɔːrn/
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
JACQUES
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From this reading JACQUES BONHOMME, THE LANDED PEASANT-PROPRIETOR OF FRANCE.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading JACQUES BONHOMME, THE LANDED PEASANT-PROPRIETOR OF FRANCE.
landownernounUS /ˈlændoʊnər/
a holder or proprietor of land
From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He will take gold without repugnance, but will look askance at a banknote.
engage in
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
not any; not one
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JACQUES BONHOMME, THE LANDED PEASANT-PROPRIETOR OF FRANCE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
PEASANT-PROPRIETOR
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From this reading JACQUES BONHOMME, THE LANDED PEASANT-PROPRIETOR OF FRANCE.
pencenounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
predilectionnounUS /ˌpredəˈlekʃən/
a predisposition in favor of something
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading He will take gold without repugnance, but will look askance at a banknote.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
sousnounUS /suːz/
plural of “sou” — a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money
From this reading Jacques Bonhomme is a small landowner, fond of his country, his cottage, his fields, his cow, and his _gros sous_.
carry out
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
express in words
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACQUES BONHOMME, THE LANDED PEASANT-PROPRIETOR OF FRANCE.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
at the time that
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He will take gold without repugnance, but will look askance at a banknote.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His great aim is to be independent of the world, and to this end he takes great care of his pence, and has no need of any French John Bright to tell him that if he does so, the pounds will take care of themselves; it is a sentiment inborn in him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you wish to make him happy, when he brings you a load of wood or a cask of cider, pay him in silver five-franc pieces--his coin of predilection.
