used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
beggar's
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From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
a youthful male person
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Why, then, did not Mr. Jones foreclose the mortgage instantly and gratify his resentment?
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
forecloseverbUS /fɔːrˈkloʊz/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Why, then, did not Mr. Jones foreclose the mortgage instantly and gratify his resentment?
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading Why, then, did not Mr. Jones foreclose the mortgage instantly and gratify his resentment?
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
HERMIT'S
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From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
I'll
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From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Why, then, did not Mr. Jones foreclose the mortgage instantly and gratify his resentment?
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
mortgagenounUS /ˈmɔːrɡədʒ/
a conditional conveyance of property as security for the repayment of a loan
From this reading Why, then, did not Mr. Jones foreclose the mortgage instantly and gratify his resentment?
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
poorhousenounUS /ˈpuːrhaʊs/
an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Why, then, did not Mr. Jones foreclose the mortgage instantly and gratify his resentment?
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading It must be admitted that Robert had not been exactly respectful, but, on the other hand, it is quite certain that the landlord had been rude and rough in manner and speech.
carry out
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Why, then, did not Mr. Jones foreclose the mortgage instantly and gratify his resentment?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE HERMIT’S SECRET Mr. Jones, in his anger at Robert, regretted that he must wait four weeks before he could turn him and his aunt out of the house.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, then, did not Mr. Jones foreclose the mortgage instantly and gratify his resentment?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be a great satisfaction to him to see the boy without a roof to shelter him, reduced to becoming a tramp or to take refuge in the poorhouse.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “By George, I’ll humble the young beggar’s pride!” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he hastened homeward from his unsatisfactory interview.
