used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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to or in a foreign country
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading * * * * * ADVICE TO A YOUNG TRADESMAN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading TO MY FRIEND A. B.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
wanted intensely
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TO MY FRIEND A. B.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
not in action or at work
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Remember that _time_ is money.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Remember that _time_ is money.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TO MY FRIEND A. B.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
and nothing more
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
on the contrary
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember that _time_ is money.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
spendsverbUS /spendz/
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Remember that _time_ is money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He that can earn ten shillings a day by his labour, and goes abroad or sits idle one half of that day, though he spends but sixpence during his diversion or idleness, ought not to reckon _that_ the only expense; he has really spent, or, rather, thrown away, five shillings besides.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Remember that _time_ is money.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TRADESMANnoun
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
produce a literary work
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As you have desired it of me, I write the following hints, which have been of service to me, and may, if observed, be so to you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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