used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a half holiday, but Mr. Chaffe ignored such human weaknesses.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a half holiday, but Mr. Chaffe ignored such human weaknesses.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
Chaffe
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From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was a half holiday, but Mr. Chaffe ignored such human weaknesses.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was a half holiday, but Mr. Chaffe ignored such human weaknesses.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It was a half holiday, but Mr. Chaffe ignored such human weaknesses.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading It was a half holiday, but Mr. Chaffe ignored such human weaknesses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
come together
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
the force of workers available
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
PALK
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
pleasanter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
SEEKSnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading It was a half holiday, but Mr. Chaffe ignored such human weaknesses.
at the time that
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PALK SEEKS ADVICE An observer of life has remarked that it is pleasanter to meet such men as owe us benefits, than those to whom we owe them.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading When, therefore, Thomas Palk appeared one Saturday afternoon in the workshop of Arthur Chaffe at Lower Town, the carpenter, guessing he came for gratitude, was pleased to see him.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading He held that the increased demand for shorter working hours was among the most evil signs of the times, failing to appreciate the difference between working for yourself and other people in this regard.
