used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY'S WORK AND ITS WAGES.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DAY'S WORK AND ITS WAGES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
(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 ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
traveling across
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
Davie
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From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
Davie's
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From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
DAY'SnounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY'S WORK AND ITS WAGES.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
being one more than seven
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
fivepence-halfpenny
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From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
Harley
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From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A DAY'S WORK AND ITS WAGES.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
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 ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
engage in
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
not any; not one
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
and nothing more
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
with speed
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
possessing material wealth
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
possessing sweep
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
to-morrow
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From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
under normal conditions
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
WAGESnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading A DAY'S WORK AND ITS WAGES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very little, less than he usually had, but there seemed no hope of getting more.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
in or at the place that
From this reading ALL day long Davie had swept a crossing in Harley Street—he knew better than to sweep in a neighbourhood where the inhabitants were not rich—and in that long day's work had only earned fivepence-halfpenny.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A DAY'S WORK AND ITS WAGES.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he been more fortunate, he would have run quickly through the streets, but Davie's heart was heavy, and light feet never keep company with a heavy heart.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading The passengers were few on such a wretched night as this, and as it was eight o'clock, Davie came to the conclusion that he had better make his way home, and hope for better luck to-morrow.
