used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HELP AT HAND.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
Causton's
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From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
deemverbUS /diːm/
keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
in a gradual manner
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading HELP AT HAND.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading HELP AT HAND.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
life-tenant
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From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
natured
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From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
and nothing more
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
penniesnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
sufferancenoun
patient endurance especially of pain or distress
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
VInounUS /vaɪ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading VI.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick Causton's cottage--as it was called by courtesy, being, in truth, only a better sort of cabin--stood on a sandy corner of the estate that he had formerly owned.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading At first, he had begged to remain there only until he could fix upon some more eligible place of abode; but the owner was good natured, and Dick was indolent to the point not only of letting well enough alone, but bad enough, too; so it gradually came to be understood that he was a life-tenant, by sufferance, of the place.
at the time that
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Nor did the owner deem it worth while to interfere, when, in course of time, Dick made the discovery that the sand composing this small domain was of superior quality, and proceeded to convert it into cash, at the rate of two or three pennies a load, and to swallow it a second time, in the shape of alcohol.
