used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
(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 All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
brought into existence
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the Editor.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The Case was thus.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
EditornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading By the Editor.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
Father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
Graspall
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
GripenounUS /ɡraɪp/
informal terms for objecting
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading ------------------------ INTRODUCTION.
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 No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
Margery
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
Meanwell
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
MisfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
not any; not one
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
over-grown
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From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
ParishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
PersecutionsnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃəns/
plural of “persecution” — the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
a particular situation
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
term of address for a man
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the Editor.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The Case was thus.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
in or at the place that
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading All the World must allow, that _Two Shoes_ was not her real Name.
a late time of life
From this reading No; her Father's Name was _Meanwell_; and he was for many Years a considerable Farmer in the Parish where _Margery_ was born; but by the Misfortunes which he met with in Business, and the wicked Persecutions of Sir _Timothy Gripe_, and an over-grown Farmer called _Graspall_, he was effectually ruined.
