used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Both were discontented with the lot which Fortune had assigned them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading FERDINAND B. KENSINGTON.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were discontented with the lot which Fortune had assigned them.
an occurrence of something
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
Clapp
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From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading Both were discontented with the lot which Fortune had assigned them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
FERDINANDnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading FERDINAND B. KENSINGTON.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Both were discontented with the lot which Fortune had assigned them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
KENSINGTON
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From this reading FERDINAND B. KENSINGTON.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Both were discontented with the lot which Fortune had assigned them.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
many times at short intervals
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
printernounUS /ˈprɪntər/
someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
shoe-bench
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From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
shoemakernounUS /ˈʃuːmeɪkər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both were discontented with the lot which Fortune had assigned them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Though their occupations differed, one being a printer and the other a shoemaker, they had similar tastes, and took similar views of life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It has already been mentioned that John Clapp and Luke Harrison were intimate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Both were discontented with the lot which Fortune had assigned them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both were discontented with the lot which Fortune had assigned them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To work at the case, or the shoe-bench, seemed equally irksome, and they often lamented to each other the hard necessity which compelled them to it.
