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 Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

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

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

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

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

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

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading "Constance.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

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

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

a social unit living together

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

brought together in one place

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

usually; as a rule

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

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

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

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

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

disinclined to work or exertion

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

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

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

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

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

come together

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

a form of address for a man

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

happening every night

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

above and across; more than

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

located far away spatially

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

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From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

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

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

do one's shopping

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

reduced to silence

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

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

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

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

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

work hard

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

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

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

at the time that

From this reading When I shall meet him in the court of heaven, I shall not know him."--King John.

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

From this reading One evening, the shop closed and the business done, Mr. Roger Morton and his family sat in that snug and comfortable retreat which generally backs the warerooms of an English tradesman.

which person or people

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Glance down those rows of silenced shops in a town at night, and picture the glad and quiet groups gathered within, over that nightly and social meal which custom has banished from the more indolent tribes who neither toil nor spin.

but in spite of that

From this reading Happy often, and indeed happy, is that little sanctuary, near to, and yet remote from, the toil and care of the busy mart from which its homely ease and peaceful security are drawn.