used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
anew
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
can't
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From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
come-down
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From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
come-downs
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From this reading “Now don’t you go for to dishearten the lad, with your come-downs,” said Susan.
being joined in close association
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
disheartenverb
take away the enthusiasm of
From this reading “Now don’t you go for to dishearten the lad, with your come-downs,” said Susan.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
don't
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From this reading “Now don’t you go for to dishearten the lad, with your come-downs,” said Susan.
employer'snounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
at any time
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Now don’t you go for to dishearten the lad, with your come-downs,” said Susan.
Gollop
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From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
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 Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
a boy or man
From this reading “Now don’t you go for to dishearten the lad, with your come-downs,” said Susan.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
for more time
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
engage in
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
mariner's
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From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
not any; not one
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now don’t you go for to dishearten the lad, with your come-downs,” said Susan.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
riversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
do one's shopping
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
Slocum's
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From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
a male human offspring
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
Susan
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From this reading “Now don’t you go for to dishearten the lad, with your come-downs,” said Susan.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another round, in a different part of the city, occupied part of the afternoon, and Martin had to clean out the shop before he left for home.
precisely as stated
From this reading Again it had been a very hot day, and he was more tired than he had ever been before; so tired, indeed, that he was not inclined to talk about his new job.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
showing curiosity
From this reading Martin hurried away, feeling more than ever glad that he was no longer in Mr. Slocum’s service, and wondering whether his old employer’s ill temper was connected in any way with his mysterious doings on the riverside.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “’Tis a come-down, to be sure, for a master mariner’s son,” said Dick Gollop; “but what you can’t help, make the best of.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now don’t you go for to dishearten the lad, with your come-downs,” said Susan.
