used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
BOBBYnounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
BrunswicknounUS /ˈbrʌnzwɪk/
a university town in southwestern Maine
From this reading They then proceeded to Brunswick, where their success was equally flattering.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading They then proceeded to Brunswick, where their success was equally flattering.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading They then proceeded to Brunswick, where their success was equally flattering.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
an established custom
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
pledgesnounUS /ˈpledʒɪz/
plural of “pledge” — a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading They then proceeded to Brunswick, where their success was equally flattering.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading They then proceeded to Brunswick, where their success was equally flattering.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They then proceeded to Brunswick, where their success was equally flattering.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They then proceeded to Brunswick, where their success was equally flattering.
male cat
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
precisely as stated
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They then proceeded to Brunswick, where their success was equally flattering.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Thus far Tom had done very well, though Bobby had frequent occasion to remind him of the pledges he had given to conduct himself in a proper manner.
at the time that
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
in or at the place that
From this reading They then proceeded to Brunswick, where their success was equally flattering.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE MISFORTUNE.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would swear now and then, from the force of habit; but invariably, when Bobby checked him, he promised to do better.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Bath afforded our young merchants an excellent market for their wares, and they remained there the rest of the week.
