used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MISSIVE FOR SQUIRE CARR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Domestic relations did not progress very pleasantly at Squire Carr's.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben, he said, wanted to ruin him.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
CARR
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From this reading A MISSIVE FOR SQUIRE CARR.
Carr's
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From this reading Domestic relations did not progress very pleasantly at Squire Carr's.
clothing in general
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Domestic relations did not progress very pleasantly at Squire Carr's.
having the place or position changed
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Domestic relations did not progress very pleasantly at Squire Carr's.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
at any time
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MISSIVE FOR SQUIRE CARR.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ben, he said, wanted to ruin him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
metaphoricallyadverbUS /ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkli/
in a metaphorical manner
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
MISSIVEnounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A MISSIVE FOR SQUIRE CARR.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Domestic relations did not progress very pleasantly at Squire Carr's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Domestic relations did not progress very pleasantly at Squire Carr's.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Domestic relations did not progress very pleasantly at Squire Carr's.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
on the contrary
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Domestic relations did not progress very pleasantly at Squire Carr's.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Ben, he said, wanted to ruin him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Ben, he said, wanted to ruin him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading A MISSIVE FOR SQUIRE CARR.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading This time Ben had come home particularly out at elbows, metaphorically speaking; literally, he was, in regard to clothes, rather better off than usual.
precisely as stated
From this reading Domestic relations did not progress very pleasantly at Squire Carr's.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Ben, he said, wanted to ruin him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the old story; the old grievance; the one that had disturbed the internal economy of the home ever since Benjamin became a grown man: Benjamin required money, and the squire protested he had it not to give.
