used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
how long something has existed
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
(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 Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
next to; at the side of
From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
Bond-street
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From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
BridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I have six runners of errands; four porters, to carry out my goods, and to bring me home work.
Broadclothnoun
a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
cannot
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From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I have six runners of errands; four porters, to carry out my goods, and to bring me home work.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading I have six runners of errands; four porters, to carry out my goods, and to bring me home work.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
forty-nineadjective
being nine more than forty
From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I have six runners of errands; four porters, to carry out my goods, and to bring me home work.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading I have six runners of errands; four porters, to carry out my goods, and to bring me home work.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I have six runners of errands; four porters, to carry out my goods, and to bring me home work.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
How
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From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
journeymannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnimæn/
a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
and nothing more
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
engage in
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
a form of address for a man
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I have six runners of errands; four porters, to carry out my goods, and to bring me home work.
out-doors
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From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
piece-work
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From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading I have six runners of errands; four porters, to carry out my goods, and to bring me home work.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading I have six runners of errands; four porters, to carry out my goods, and to bring me home work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
do one's shopping
From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading I have six runners of errands; four porters, to carry out my goods, and to bring me home work.
snipnounUS /snɪp/
a small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off)
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Beside all this, I have such incessant customers to be measured, and coats to make, that from morning to night I hear nothing but snip go, snip go, snip go! and although I work like a journeyman, I half wish I was one of my own porters, and could go from house to house for fresh air and exercise."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _How to ride without a Bridle._ "Doctor, what am I to do?" said Mr. Broadcloth, the wealthy tailor of Bond-street.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I have forty-nine hands at work for me, in my shop every day, beside piece-work out-doors.
a late time of life
From this reading "Here am I, just fifty years of age, now in the prime of life, and cannot enjoy a moment's content.
