used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did everything "upon honor," and he carried this rule into his lessons as well as his mercantile speculations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did everything "upon honor," and he carried this rule into his lessons as well as his mercantile speculations.
ELEGANTadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading THE ELEGANT YOUNG LADY.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every moment of his time was occupied from six o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He did everything "upon honor," and he carried this rule into his lessons as well as his mercantile speculations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every moment of his time was occupied from six o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
Gridley
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From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
guineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He did everything "upon honor," and he carried this rule into his lessons as well as his mercantile speculations.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He did everything "upon honor," and he carried this rule into his lessons as well as his mercantile speculations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE ELEGANT YOUNG LADY.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading He did everything "upon honor," and he carried this rule into his lessons as well as his mercantile speculations.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
lucrativeadjectiveUS /ˈluːkrətɪv/
producing a sizeable profit
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
mercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading He did everything "upon honor," and he carried this rule into his lessons as well as his mercantile speculations.
micenounUS /maɪs/
plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
a particular point in time
From this reading Every moment of his time was occupied from six o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every moment of his time was occupied from six o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Every moment of his time was occupied from six o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Every moment of his time was occupied from six o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Every moment of his time was occupied from six o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
Phillimore
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From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He did everything "upon honor," and he carried this rule into his lessons as well as his mercantile speculations.
do one's shopping
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Every moment of his time was occupied from six o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading He did everything "upon honor," and he carried this rule into his lessons as well as his mercantile speculations.
not in physical motion
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Every moment of his time was occupied from six o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ELEGANT YOUNG LADY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He did everything "upon honor," and he carried this rule into his lessons as well as his mercantile speculations.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every moment of his time was occupied from six o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Leo still slept at the house in Phillimore Court, though he took his meals in Gridley Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Every moment of his time was occupied from six o'clock in the morning until ten o'clock at night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He did everything "upon honor," and he carried this rule into his lessons as well as his mercantile speculations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He did everything "upon honor," and he carried this rule into his lessons as well as his mercantile speculations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was necessary for him to go two or three times a day to his shop to look after his stock of mice, rabbits, pigeons, and guinea pigs, in which he still carried on a tolerably lucrative commerce in supplying his old friends and customers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE ELEGANT YOUNG LADY.
