Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

later than; following

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All his clothes were on his back.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

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

From this reading By the time he had quite realised it, it was May, and then he sat down to realise his future.

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

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading All his clothes were on his back.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

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From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time he had quite realised it, it was May, and then he sat down to realise his future.

clothing in general

From this reading All his clothes were on his back.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading By the time he had quite realised it, it was May, and then he sat down to realise his future.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

yet to be or coming

From this reading By the time he had quite realised it, it was May, and then he sat down to realise his future.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

a man of refinement

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

coins made of gold

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The future was sublimely simple--as simple as his wardrobe had grown.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

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

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

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

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

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

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By the time he had quite realised it, it was May, and then he sat down to realise his future.

immediately past

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading By the time he had quite realised it, it was May, and then he sat down to realise his future.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All his clothes were on his back.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

not having enough money to pay for necessities

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

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

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

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

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading By the time he had quite realised it, it was May, and then he sat down to realise his future.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading By the time he had quite realised it, it was May, and then he sat down to realise his future.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading By the time he had quite realised it, it was May, and then he sat down to realise his future.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The future was sublimely simple--as simple as his wardrobe had grown.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

in a lofty and exalted manner

From this reading The future was sublimely simple--as simple as his wardrobe had grown.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

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

From this reading By the time he had quite realised it, it was May, and then he sat down to realise his future.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading By the time he had quite realised it, it was May, and then he sat down to realise his future.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time he had quite realised it, it was May, and then he sat down to realise his future.

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

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

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

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

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

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

the act of using

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading The future was sublimely simple--as simple as his wardrobe had grown.

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

From this reading After he had spent his last gold breast-pin in advertisements, he realised that to get piano-forte pupils in London was as easy as to get songs published.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

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

From this reading All his clothes were on his back.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In a week or two he would be on the streets; for a poor widow could not be expected to lodge, partially board (with use of the piano, gas), an absolutely penniless young gentleman, though he combined the blood of twenty county families with the genius of a pleiad of tone-poets.