used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
ASSOCIATESnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading BEING A SHORT BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER IN THIS HISTORY.
(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 OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BEING A SHORT BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER IN THIS HISTORY.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading BEING A SHORT BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER IN THIS HISTORY.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
in a serious manner
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
entreatingverbUS /enˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
a man of refinement
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading BEING A SHORT BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER IN THIS HISTORY.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
of great significance or value
From this reading BEING A SHORT BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER IN THIS HISTORY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEING A SHORT BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER IN THIS HISTORY.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
Jew's
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From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
languishverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/
lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
something you have to do
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
OLIVERnounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
pocket-handkerchiefs
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From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
PURCHASESnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading BEING A SHORT BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER IN THIS HISTORY.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BEING A SHORT BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER IN THIS HISTORY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
precisely as stated
From this reading BEING A SHORT BUT VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER IN THIS HISTORY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Oliver was rendered the more anxious to be actively employed, by what he had seen of the stern morality of the old gentleman’s character.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FOR many days Oliver remained in the Jew’s room, picking the marks out of the pocket-handkerchiefs, (of which a great number were brought home,) and sometimes taking part in the game already described, which the two boys and the Jew played regularly every morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OLIVER BECOMES BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH THE CHARACTERS OF HIS NEW ASSOCIATES, AND PURCHASES EXPERIENCE AT A HIGH PRICE.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At length he began to languish for the fresh air, and took many occasions of earnestly entreating the old gentleman to allow him to go out to work with his two companions.
