used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
apprenticeshipnounUS /əˈprentəsʃɪp/
the position of apprentice
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
CHESHIRE
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From this reading CHESHIRE “Then there is the County Palatine.”
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading CHESHIRE “Then there is the County Palatine.”
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
expatriationnounUS /ekˌspeɪtriˈeɪʃən/
the act of expelling a person from their native land
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHESHIRE “Then there is the County Palatine.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
MerchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
absolutely essential
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
not any; not one
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
PalatinenounUS /ˈpælətaɪn/
any of various important officials in ancient Rome
From this reading CHESHIRE “Then there is the County Palatine.”
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
ReturnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
in the near future
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
carry out
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHESHIRE “Then there is the County Palatine.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading CHESHIRE “Then there is the County Palatine.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading CHESHIRE “Then there is the County Palatine.”
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This in official language meant that as soon as possible I should be given a district of my own; and in my ignorance of official life I took no thought for the morrow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
at the time that
From this reading When on my appointment I received my instructions from the Secretary, he said that, looking to my experience gained as Inspector of Returns, it was not necessary that I should serve any further apprenticeship: I “need not take up my headquarters in Norfolk.”
which person or people
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But, as my third year of expatriation began to draw to a close, it occurred to me that the Secretary was not personally interested in me, and that in the Civil Service, as elsewhere, a man who wants promotion must see that he gets it.
a late time of life
From this reading _Merchant of Venice._ Three profitable years I spent in Norfolk, learning my business, and I became weary of exile.
