used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
matters of personal concern
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
anew
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the groom was troubled.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
Fielden
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From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading In fact, the groom was troubled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, the groom was troubled.
Joe
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From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
no person; not anyone
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
on one occasion
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
optimismnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪzəm/
the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
RafflenounUS /ˈræfəl/
a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
sharpnessnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpnəs/
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had been glad to see his old master again and to know that his small conspiracy looked like setting Harry Fielden on his feet once more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In fact, the groom was troubled.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
the act of testing something
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading In fact, the groom was troubled.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A SECOND TRIAL Despite his cheery optimism, Joe Raffle did not appear so gay as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
at the time that
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He seemed to have something on his mind, and those under him noticed that now and then he spoke with a sharpness that was not customary.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But when he came to review the position of affairs he did not feel absolutely satisfied, though he had done nobody a wrong, nor had calculated on putting a single penny in his pocket.
