used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAMFLETT RECOMMENDS A NEW CLERK TO THE MISER.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
BarleynounUS /ˈbɑːrli/
a grain of barley
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading PAMFLETT RECOMMENDS A NEW CLERK TO THE MISER.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
at any time
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
manhood's
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From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
MISERnounUS /ˈmaɪzər/
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
From this reading PAMFLETT RECOMMENDS A NEW CLERK TO THE MISER.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading PAMFLETT RECOMMENDS A NEW CLERK TO THE MISER.
not any; not one
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
and nothing more
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
PAMFLETT
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From this reading PAMFLETT RECOMMENDS A NEW CLERK TO THE MISER.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading But, although he had no landed property of his own to look after, he had an object in life.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
RECOMMENDSverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendz/
third-person singular of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading PAMFLETT RECOMMENDS A NEW CLERK TO THE MISER.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAMFLETT RECOMMENDS A NEW CLERK TO THE MISER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PAMFLETT RECOMMENDS A NEW CLERK TO THE MISER.
male cat
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Long before this, Tom Barley had grown to manhood's estate: the only estate of which he was owner and was ever likely to possess.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He conceived it to be his particular privilege to protect Phoebe, to run of her errands, and to be in a general way her willing and cheerful slave.
