used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
AUCTIONnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
a small piece or quantity of something
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butcher'snounUS /ˈbʊtʃərz/
possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
chopsnounUS /tʃɑːps/
plural of “chop” — the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
detestverbUS /dɪˈtest/
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
DigestverbUS /daɪˈdʒest/
convert food into absorbable substances
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Four fine mutton chops for sixpence!
flashiest-looking
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From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
the act of departing
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
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half-a-crown
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From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
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used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
where you live at a particular time
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used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
a message received and understood
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possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
prefer or wish to do something
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(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
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morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
attach to a support
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
muttonnounUS /ˈmʌtən/
meat from a mature domestic sheep
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
many times at short intervals
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
one-fifthnoun
one part in five equal parts
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plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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a separate part of a whole
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
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a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
SALEnounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
do one's shopping
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
shopman
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From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading Four fine mutton chops for sixpence!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
successive (without a break)
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
three-halfpenny
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
two-shilling
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From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It happened, however, a few mornings after our Mount Eden trip, that some mutton chops were required, and as I was going into the town, my wife asked me to purchase three or four.
which person or people
From this reading To avoid the possibility of forgetting my commission, I headed straight for the flashiest-looking butcher's shop in Queen Street, gave my order, and on receiving the chops handed half-a-crown to the shopman, who to my intense surprise returned me a two-shilling piece.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _A SALE BY AUCTION._ It does not often fall to my lot to do shopping--one reason being that my wife is fond of doing it herself, and another that I detest the occupation.
the person or people being spoken to
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