Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

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

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

for the reason that

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading So subduing his reluctance, he went one evening to the draper's shop he had before visited, and entering, looked round for Owen.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading But a girl was now seated at the high desk receiving cash, and Owen was not to be seen.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading THE CLOUD IS LIFTED.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading But a girl was now seated at the high desk receiving cash, and Owen was not to be seen.

the quality of being dishonest

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

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From this reading So subduing his reluctance, he went one evening to the draper's shop he had before visited, and entering, looked round for Owen.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

a movement into or inward

From this reading So subduing his reluctance, he went one evening to the draper's shop he had before visited, and entering, looked round for Owen.

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

From this reading So subduing his reluctance, he went one evening to the draper's shop he had before visited, and entering, looked round for Owen.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

a young female

From this reading But a girl was now seated at the high desk receiving cash, and Owen was not to be seen.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

let have

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But a girl was now seated at the high desk receiving cash, and Owen was not to be seen.

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

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

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

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

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

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

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

From this reading THE CLOUD IS LIFTED.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

held up in the air

From this reading THE CLOUD IS LIFTED.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading So subduing his reluctance, he went one evening to the draper's shop he had before visited, and entering, looked round for Owen.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But a girl was now seated at the high desk receiving cash, and Owen was not to be seen.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading But a girl was now seated at the high desk receiving cash, and Owen was not to be seen.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading So subduing his reluctance, he went one evening to the draper's shop he had before visited, and entering, looked round for Owen.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading So subduing his reluctance, he went one evening to the draper's shop he had before visited, and entering, looked round for Owen.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading But a girl was now seated at the high desk receiving cash, and Owen was not to be seen.

the act of searching for something

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But a girl was now seated at the high desk receiving cash, and Owen was not to be seen.

do one's shopping

From this reading So subduing his reluctance, he went one evening to the draper's shop he had before visited, and entering, looked round for Owen.

and nothing more

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

-ing form of “subdue” — put down by force or intimidation

From this reading So subduing his reluctance, he went one evening to the draper's shop he had before visited, and entering, looked round for Owen.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

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

From this reading THE CLOUD IS LIFTED.

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

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

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

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading So subduing his reluctance, he went one evening to the draper's shop he had before visited, and entering, looked round for Owen.

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

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading So subduing his reluctance, he went one evening to the draper's shop he had before visited, and entering, looked round for Owen.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

which person or people

From this reading WHILST engaged in his weary search for employment, it occurred to Reuben that Owen Grant, who knew so much about the ways of town, might be able to help him, or at least give him advice as to the best way of seeking a situation.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would not be agreeable to Reuben to confess to Owen that he had lost his place at the factory, and was under suspicion of dishonesty, but he was not one to forego any course of action simply because it involved what was painful.