Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

for the reason that

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

a youthful male person

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Some people called it parsimony.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

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From this reading Mr. Tarbox prided himself upon his relationship to the Courtneys.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

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From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

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From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mr. Tarbox prided himself upon his relationship to the Courtneys.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some people called it parsimony.

a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Tarbox prided himself upon his relationship to the Courtneys.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey

From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

and nothing more

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily

From this reading Some people called it parsimony.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Some people called it parsimony.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

past form of “pride” — be proud of

From this reading Mr. Tarbox prided himself upon his relationship to the Courtneys.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading Mr. Tarbox prided himself upon his relationship to the Courtneys.

only a very short time before

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some people called it parsimony.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ERASTUS TARBOX, OF NEWARK Erastus Tarbox kept a dry-goods store in the city of Newark, New Jersey.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

two of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Tarbox prided himself upon his relationship to the Courtneys.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

(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 was well to do, not so much because of his enterprise and skill as a merchant as because of his extreme poverty.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.

which person or people

From this reading He only employed two clerks to assist him in his store, and they, as well as the boy who carried out parcels and ran the errands, were paid scarcely more than two-thirds the rates paid in neighboring stores.