used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To this circumstance our hero was indebted for the comparative freedom which for a few days he was permitted to enjoy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading During that time he was waiting anxiously for the expected letter from Squire Selwyn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading To this circumstance our hero was indebted for the comparative freedom which for a few days he was permitted to enjoy.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading To this circumstance our hero was indebted for the comparative freedom which for a few days he was permitted to enjoy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading To this circumstance our hero was indebted for the comparative freedom which for a few days he was permitted to enjoy.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that time he was waiting anxiously for the expected letter from Squire Selwyn.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading To this circumstance our hero was indebted for the comparative freedom which for a few days he was permitted to enjoy.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading During that time he was waiting anxiously for the expected letter from Squire Selwyn.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading To this circumstance our hero was indebted for the comparative freedom which for a few days he was permitted to enjoy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading To this circumstance our hero was indebted for the comparative freedom which for a few days he was permitted to enjoy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During that time he was waiting anxiously for the expected letter from Squire Selwyn.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading HUXTER GETS INTO HOT WATER.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading To this circumstance our hero was indebted for the comparative freedom which for a few days he was permitted to enjoy.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading HUXTER GETS INTO HOT WATER.
HUXTER
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From this reading HUXTER GETS INTO HOT WATER.
Huxter's
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From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading To this circumstance our hero was indebted for the comparative freedom which for a few days he was permitted to enjoy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HUXTER GETS INTO HOT WATER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading During that time he was waiting anxiously for the expected letter from Squire Selwyn.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To this circumstance our hero was indebted for the comparative freedom which for a few days he was permitted to enjoy.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading To this circumstance our hero was indebted for the comparative freedom which for a few days he was permitted to enjoy.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
Selwyn
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From this reading During that time he was waiting anxiously for the expected letter from Squire Selwyn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
in the near future
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading During that time he was waiting anxiously for the expected letter from Squire Selwyn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this circumstance our hero was indebted for the comparative freedom which for a few days he was permitted to enjoy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading During that time he was waiting anxiously for the expected letter from Squire Selwyn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading HUXTER GETS INTO HOT WATER.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was Mr. Huxter's intention to set John to work as soon as possible; but it so happened that the shoe business, in which he was engaged, had been for some time unusually dull, and had not yet revived.
