1852
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From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHOEMAKER'S APPRENTICE WHO BECAME A GREAT SCHOLAR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
any thing at all
From this reading Young Henry's parents were poor, and his grandparents were if anything, poorer.
APPRENTICEnounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading A SHOEMAKER'S APPRENTICE WHO BECAME A GREAT SCHOLAR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
baptizedadjectiveUS /bæpˈtaɪzd/
having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A SHOEMAKER'S APPRENTICE WHO BECAME A GREAT SCHOLAR.
brought into existence
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
Denbigshire
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From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
grandparentsnounUS /ˈɡrændperənts/
plural of “grandparent” — a parent of your father or mother
From this reading Young Henry's parents were poor, and his grandparents were if anything, poorer.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A SHOEMAKER'S APPRENTICE WHO BECAME A GREAT SCHOLAR.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
Henry'snounUS /ˈhenriz/
possessive form of “henry” — a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Young Henry's parents were poor, and his grandparents were if anything, poorer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Young Henry's parents were poor, and his grandparents were if anything, poorer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Young Henry's parents were poor, and his grandparents were if anything, poorer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
a boy or man
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
immediately past
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
Llangernyw
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From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
and nothing more
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Young Henry's parents were poor, and his grandparents were if anything, poorer.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Young Henry's parents were poor, and his grandparents were if anything, poorer.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Young Henry's parents were poor, and his grandparents were if anything, poorer.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
SCHOLARnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading A SHOEMAKER'S APPRENTICE WHO BECAME A GREAT SCHOLAR.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
shoemakernounUS /ˈʃuːmeɪkər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
SHOEMAKER'S
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From this reading A SHOEMAKER'S APPRENTICE WHO BECAME A GREAT SCHOLAR.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The proud father, who was the village shoemaker, took the baby to church that same day, and there he was baptized--Henry Jones.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
WalesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the last day of November, 1852, a lad was born near the village of Llangernyw, in Denbigshire, Wales.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Young Henry's parents were poor, and his grandparents were if anything, poorer.
which person or people
From this reading A SHOEMAKER'S APPRENTICE WHO BECAME A GREAT SCHOLAR.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His grandfather worked on the estate of the local squire, and as he grew older his wages were repeatedly reduced, until he was receiving only four shillings a week.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Henry's parents were poor, and his grandparents were if anything, poorer.
