used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a great favourite of hers, and he was indeed the only person who was not thoroughly frightened of her.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
how long something has existed
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
(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 The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
coaxverbUS /koʊks/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
Dewsbury
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From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
apart from; not including
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He was a great favourite of hers, and he was indeed the only person who was not thoroughly frightened of her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
made afraid
From this reading He was a great favourite of hers, and he was indeed the only person who was not thoroughly frightened of her.
destroyed or killed
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was a great favourite of hers, and he was indeed the only person who was not thoroughly frightened of her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading He was a great favourite of hers, and he was indeed the only person who was not thoroughly frightened of her.
HILDA
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From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
Holles
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From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was a great favourite of hers, and he was indeed the only person who was not thoroughly frightened of her.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
Jesse
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From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
come together
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
a particular point in time
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
navvynoun
a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
not any; not one
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a great favourite of hers, and he was indeed the only person who was not thoroughly frightened of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
and nothing more
From this reading He was a great favourite of hers, and he was indeed the only person who was not thoroughly frightened of her.
opera-glass
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From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
Overleigh
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From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
a human being
From this reading He was a great favourite of hers, and he was indeed the only person who was not thoroughly frightened of her.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
express in words
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
scoldings
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From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
Strafford
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From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He was a great favourite of hers, and he was indeed the only person who was not thoroughly frightened of her.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
the upper part of anything
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
unendingadjectiveUS /əˈnendɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a great favourite of hers, and he was indeed the only person who was not thoroughly frightened of her.
wasn't
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From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
look attentively
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HILDA COMES The next morning after Robert Strafford had gone off to town to meet Hilda, Ben Overleigh went to his friend’s house and put everything in order, and after having paid special attention to the arrangement of his moustache, he set out to visit Miss Dewsbury, the deaf lady, intending, if possible, to coax her piano out of her.
at the time that
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
which person or people
From this reading He was a great favourite of hers, and he was indeed the only person who was not thoroughly frightened of her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And when she did employ any one, she mounted to the top of the house, and kept watch over him with an opera-glass, so that she might be quite sure she was having the advantage of every moment of his time.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The boys in the neighbourhood often refused to work for her; for, as Jesse Holles said, it was bad enough to be watched through an opera-glass, but to have to put up with all her scoldings, and not be able to say a word of defence which could reach her, except through a trumpet--no, by Jove, that wasn’t the job for him!
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
a late time of life
From this reading She was quite seventy years of age, but she had unending strength and vitality, and worked like a navvy on her ranch, only employing a man when she absolutely must.
