used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is a foreword which is as enthusiastic as I am about the book.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading There is a foreword which is as enthusiastic as I am about the book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is a foreword which is as enthusiastic as I am about the book.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
Baines
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From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
for the reason that
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
contemporariesnounUS /kənˈtempəreriz/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
give a description of
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading There is a foreword which is as enthusiastic as I am about the book.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
forewordnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading There is a foreword which is as enthusiastic as I am about the book.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think it rings very true.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
lodging-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
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 It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
pittancenounUS /ˈpɪtəns/
an inadequate payment
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
on the contrary
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading I think it rings very true.
an educational institution
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
school-life
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
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 My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a foreword which is as enthusiastic as I am about the book.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think it rings very true.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life By Talbot Baines Reed ________________________________________________________________________ This is a curious book by the author.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I think it rings very true.
hard to endure
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
precisely as stated
From this reading I think it rings very true.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He is loyal to his friends, and in particular to his friend Smith, whom he had met at school, which had been a school for troublesome and backward boys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It does not surprise us, because it has a long school-life section, but then it goes on to describe in rather frightening detail the life of a young clerk in London, trying to survive on a miserable pittance, living in a cheap lodging-house, and trying to keep up socially with his contemporaries.
