used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
(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 make eight shillin’s and sixpence, an’ two shillin’s is owing out to me, all of which is profit.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Next week I going to sell more, for I am goin’ to put more things in the shop.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I make eight shillin’s and sixpence, an’ two shillin’s is owing out to me, all of which is profit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
any person at all
From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
ave
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From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
dunnounUS /dʌn/
horse of a dull brownish grey color
From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
being one more than seven
From this reading “I make eight shillin’s and sixpence, an’ two shillin’s is owing out to me, all of which is profit.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
goin
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From this reading Next week I going to sell more, for I am goin’ to put more things in the shop.”
the act of departing
From this reading Next week I going to sell more, for I am goin’ to put more things in the shop.”
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
How
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From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I make eight shillin’s and sixpence, an’ two shillin’s is owing out to me, all of which is profit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
immediately past
From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
engage in
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I make eight shillin’s and sixpence, an’ two shillin’s is owing out to me, all of which is profit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Next week I going to sell more, for I am goin’ to put more things in the shop.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next week I going to sell more, for I am goin’ to put more things in the shop.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I make eight shillin’s and sixpence, an’ two shillin’s is owing out to me, all of which is profit.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading “I make eight shillin’s and sixpence, an’ two shillin’s is owing out to me, all of which is profit.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading “I make eight shillin’s and sixpence, an’ two shillin’s is owing out to me, all of which is profit.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Next week I going to sell more, for I am goin’ to put more things in the shop.”
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading Next week I going to sell more, for I am goin’ to put more things in the shop.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
shillin's
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From this reading “I make eight shillin’s and sixpence, an’ two shillin’s is owing out to me, all of which is profit.
do one's shopping
From this reading Next week I going to sell more, for I am goin’ to put more things in the shop.”
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading “I make eight shillin’s and sixpence, an’ two shillin’s is owing out to me, all of which is profit.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
Susan
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From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
Susan's
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From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Next week I going to sell more, for I am goin’ to put more things in the shop.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I make eight shillin’s and sixpence, an’ two shillin’s is owing out to me, all of which is profit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
which person or people
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If I did ’ave anybody to go an’ dun for it last night, I would ’ave ten shillin’s an’ sixpence this morning.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading “I don’t do too badly this week,” said Susan, as, sitting at the threshold of a little room, which was one of a range in a yard, she slowly counted a number of small silver and copper coins which she held in her lap.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How much you make?” asked Catherine, who sat on a little box near to the door, watching Susan’s addition with interested eyes.
