used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The young lady having closely examined seven shawls, and declared they were beautiful, said, "she would think of it," and walked away.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The young lady having closely examined seven shawls, and declared they were beautiful, said, "she would think of it," and walked away.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading He seated himself on a stool, and said to the bowing foreman-- "I will wait till Mr. Morton is disengaged."
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The young lady having closely examined seven shawls, and declared they were beautiful, said, "she would think of it," and walked away.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
COWPERnounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading COWPER: Description of the Postman.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The young lady having closely examined seven shawls, and declared they were beautiful, said, "she would think of it," and walked away.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading COWPER: Description of the Postman.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
disengagedverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading He seated himself on a stool, and said to the bowing foreman-- "I will wait till Mr. Morton is disengaged."
dropp'd
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From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The young lady having closely examined seven shawls, and declared they were beautiful, said, "she would think of it," and walked away.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading He seated himself on a stool, and said to the bowing foreman-- "I will wait till Mr. Morton is disengaged."
a man of refinement
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He seated himself on a stool, and said to the bowing foreman-- "I will wait till Mr. Morton is disengaged."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He seated himself on a stool, and said to the bowing foreman-- "I will wait till Mr. Morton is disengaged."
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
and nothing more
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading He seated himself on a stool, and said to the bowing foreman-- "I will wait till Mr. Morton is disengaged."
Morton'snounUS /ˈmɔːrtənz/
possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COWPER: Description of the Postman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
go across or through
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
PostmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading COWPER: Description of the Postman.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He seated himself on a stool, and said to the bowing foreman-- "I will wait till Mr. Morton is disengaged."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He seated himself on a stool, and said to the bowing foreman-- "I will wait till Mr. Morton is disengaged."
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The young lady having closely examined seven shawls, and declared they were beautiful, said, "she would think of it," and walked away.
shawlsnounUS /ʃɔːlz/
plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young lady having closely examined seven shawls, and declared they were beautiful, said, "she would think of it," and walked away.
do one's shopping
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
spiedverbUS /spaɪd/
inflected form of “spy” — catch sight of
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading He seated himself on a stool, and said to the bowing foreman-- "I will wait till Mr. Morton is disengaged."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young lady having closely examined seven shawls, and declared they were beautiful, said, "she would think of it," and walked away.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The young lady having closely examined seven shawls, and declared they were beautiful, said, "she would think of it," and walked away.
up to a particular time
From this reading He seated himself on a stool, and said to the bowing foreman-- "I will wait till Mr. Morton is disengaged."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He seated himself on a stool, and said to the bowing foreman-- "I will wait till Mr. Morton is disengaged."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The young lady having closely examined seven shawls, and declared they were beautiful, said, "she would think of it," and walked away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The young lady having closely examined seven shawls, and declared they were beautiful, said, "she would think of it," and walked away.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He seated himself on a stool, and said to the bowing foreman-- "I will wait till Mr. Morton is disengaged."
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The young lady having closely examined seven shawls, and declared they were beautiful, said, "she would think of it," and walked away.
but in spite of that
From this reading "He comes-- Yet careless what he brings; his one concern Is to conduct it to the destined inn; And having dropp'd the expected bag, pass on---- To him indifferent whether grief or joy."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The pale gentleman entered Mr. Morton's shop; and, looking round him, spied the worthy trader showing shawls to a young lady just married.
