Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

later than; following

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

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

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

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

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

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

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

terminate

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

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

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

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From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

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

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

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

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

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

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

past form of “hoard” — save up as for future use

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

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

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

a single distinct event

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

third-person singular of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

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From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

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

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

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

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

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

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

up to a particular time

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

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

From this reading Shortly after this discourse of Riccabocca's, an incident occurred to Leonard that served to carry his mind into new directions.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Amongst these Leonard knew that he should find the one that he wanted; and being much interested in his contrivance, he could not wait till his mother's return.

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

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

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

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

at the time that

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

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

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tools, with other little relies of the lost, were kept in a large trunk in Mrs. Fairfield's sleepingroom; the trunk was not locked, and Leonard went to it with out ceremony or scruple.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading One evening, when his mother was out, he was at work on a new mechanical contrivance, and had the misfortune to break one of the instruments which he employed.

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

From this reading Now it will be remembered that his father had been the squire's head carpenter: the widow had carefully hoarded the tools of his craft, which had belonged to her poor Mark; and though she occasionally lent them to Leonard, she would not give them up to his service.