Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

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From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

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

From this reading EDENSOR AND THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE.

at another time

From this reading So anon we found ourselves in the smoky, grimy, dirty city.

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

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

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From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading So anon we found ourselves in the smoky, grimy, dirty city.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

a county in southwestern England

From this reading EDENSOR AND THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

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From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading So anon we found ourselves in the smoky, grimy, dirty city.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading EDENSOR AND THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

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From this reading EDENSOR AND THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE.

a quad with a square body

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

set up or found

From this reading So anon we found ourselves in the smoky, grimy, dirty city.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading So anon we found ourselves in the smoky, grimy, dirty city.

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

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

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

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

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

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

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

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

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From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

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

From this reading So anon we found ourselves in the smoky, grimy, dirty city.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

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From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

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 A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

the force of workers available

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EDENSOR AND THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE.

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From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading So anon we found ourselves in the smoky, grimy, dirty city.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

express in words

From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

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From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

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From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry

From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

From this reading So anon we found ourselves in the smoky, grimy, dirty city.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So anon we found ourselves in the smoky, grimy, dirty city.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

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

From this reading EDENSOR AND THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

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

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I can’t say that I took sech a sight of comfort here in Sheffield, but Josiah and Martin seemed to enjoy themselves a-goin’ round and seein’ all they could.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading A heavy black cloud seemed to hang overhead, seemin’ to shade the hull spot; but then I didn’t want to lay it up agin ’em, for I knew we had our own cities, that had to set down under a cloud of smoke jest as they did--Pittsburg, and others, etcetery.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading So anon we found ourselves in the smoky, grimy, dirty city.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Martin said it wuz a sight to see how perfectly each workman did his work, and how faithful they wuz to their employers; he said he wished he had sech men to work for him.