used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He still kept his shop in Keswick, and still made coats and trousers for Cumberland statesmen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He still kept his shop in Keswick, and still made coats and trousers for Cumberland statesmen.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading He still kept his shop in Keswick, and still made coats and trousers for Cumberland statesmen.
a female human offspring
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He still kept his shop in Keswick, and still made coats and trousers for Cumberland statesmen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He still kept his shop in Keswick, and still made coats and trousers for Cumberland statesmen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He still kept his shop in Keswick, and still made coats and trousers for Cumberland statesmen.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He still kept his shop in Keswick, and still made coats and trousers for Cumberland statesmen.
KESWICK
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From this reading THE TAILOR OF KESWICK.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He still kept his shop in Keswick, and still made coats and trousers for Cumberland statesmen.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
not any; not one
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TAILOR OF KESWICK.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
residingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
do one's shopping
From this reading He still kept his shop in Keswick, and still made coats and trousers for Cumberland statesmen.
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading He still kept his shop in Keswick, and still made coats and trousers for Cumberland statesmen.
not in physical motion
From this reading He still kept his shop in Keswick, and still made coats and trousers for Cumberland statesmen.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
TAILORverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading THE TAILOR OF KESWICK.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TAILOR OF KESWICK.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
Thwaite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was by no means in a condition to retire from business, having spent the savings of his life in the cause of the Countess and her daughter.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading He still kept his shop in Keswick, and still made coats and trousers for Cumberland statesmen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Thomas Thwaite was at this time up in London about the business of the Countess, but had no intention of residing there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Men had told him that, had he not struck the Earl in the yard of the Crown at Keswick, as horses were being brought out for the lord's travelling carriage, ample provision would have been made by the rich old sinner for his daughter.
