AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was at a mop that the windmiller had hired George, and it was at that annual festival that his long service came to an end.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading It was at a mop that the windmiller had hired George, and it was at that annual festival that his long service came to an end.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
betook
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From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was at a mop that the windmiller had hired George, and it was at that annual festival that his long service came to an end.
CHEAPadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading THE MOP.—THE SHOP.—WHAT THE CHEAP JACK’S WIFE HAD TO TELL.—WHAT GEORGE WITHHELD.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At the worst, he could but take another place.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was at a mop that the windmiller had hired George, and it was at that annual festival that his long service came to an end.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
farmverbUS /fɑːrm/
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading It was at a mop that the windmiller had hired George, and it was at that annual festival that his long service came to an end.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
funnounUS /fʌn/
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
GEORGEnounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading THE MOP.—THE SHOP.—WHAT THE CHEAP JACK’S WIFE HAD TO TELL.—WHAT GEORGE WITHHELD.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MOP.—THE SHOP.—WHAT THE CHEAP JACK’S WIFE HAD TO TELL.—WHAT GEORGE WITHHELD.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
hiring-fair
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From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was at a mop that the windmiller had hired George, and it was at that annual festival that his long service came to an end.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at a mop that the windmiller had hired George, and it was at that annual festival that his long service came to an end.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
JacknounUS /dʒæk/
a small worthless amount
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading THE MOP.—THE SHOP.—WHAT THE CHEAP JACK’S WIFE HAD TO TELL.—WHAT GEORGE WITHHELD.
laborersnounUS /ˈleɪbərərz/
plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was at a mop that the windmiller had hired George, and it was at that annual festival that his long service came to an end.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
MOPverbUS /mɑːp/
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
From this reading THE MOP.—THE SHOP.—WHAT THE CHEAP JACK’S WIFE HAD TO TELL.—WHAT GEORGE WITHHELD.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
partlyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrtli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At the worst, he could but take another place.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It was at a mop that the windmiller had hired George, and it was at that annual festival that his long service came to an end.
SHOPverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading THE MOP.—THE SHOP.—WHAT THE CHEAP JACK’S WIFE HAD TO TELL.—WHAT GEORGE WITHHELD.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading At the worst, he could but take another place.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
TELLverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading THE MOP.—THE SHOP.—WHAT THE CHEAP JACK’S WIFE HAD TO TELL.—WHAT GEORGE WITHHELD.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at a mop that the windmiller had hired George, and it was at that annual festival that his long service came to an end.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOP.—THE SHOP.—WHAT THE CHEAP JACK’S WIFE HAD TO TELL.—WHAT GEORGE WITHHELD.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MOP.—THE SHOP.—WHAT THE CHEAP JACK’S WIFE HAD TO TELL.—WHAT GEORGE WITHHELD.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at a mop that the windmiller had hired George, and it was at that annual festival that his long service came to an end.
WHATpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE MOP.—THE SHOP.—WHAT THE CHEAP JACK’S WIFE HAD TO TELL.—WHAT GEORGE WITHHELD.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
WIFEnounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE MOP.—THE SHOP.—WHAT THE CHEAP JACK’S WIFE HAD TO TELL.—WHAT GEORGE WITHHELD.
windmiller
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From this reading It was at a mop that the windmiller had hired George, and it was at that annual festival that his long service came to an end.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He betook himself to the town, where the fair was going on, not with any definite intention of seeking another master, but from a variety of reasons: partly for a holiday, and to “see the fun;” partly to visit the Cheap Jack, and hear what advice he had to give, and to learn what was in the letter; partly with the idea that something might suggest itself in the busy town as a suitable investment for his savings and his talents.
WITHHELDverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading THE MOP.—THE SHOP.—WHAT THE CHEAP JACK’S WIFE HAD TO TELL.—WHAT GEORGE WITHHELD.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading At the worst, he could but take another place.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A MOP is a local name for a hiring-fair, at which young men and women present themselves to be hired as domestic servants or farm laborers for a year.
