adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading To this he agreed.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
baublesnounUS /ˈbɔːbəlz/
plural of “bauble” — a mock scepter carried by a court jester
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
Jervas
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From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
lecturernounUS /ˈlektʃərər/
a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
manufactories
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From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
relationnounUS /riˈleɪʃən/
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
suitverbUS /suːt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
tin-mine
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From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
UnknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
well-informedadjective
possessing sound knowledge
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Among the gentlemen of the society which I have before mentioned, there was one who had formed a design of sending some well-informed lecturer through England, to exhibit models of the machines used in manufactories: Mr. Y---- purposely invited this gentleman the evening that I exhibited my tin-mine, and proposed to him that I should be permitted to accompany his lecturer.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “I had soon reason to rejoice at having thrown away no more money on baubles, as I had occasion for my whole stock to fit myself out for a new way of life.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Mr. Y---- told me that although the person who was fixed upon as lecturer was not exactly the sort of man he should have chosen, yet as he was a relation of the gentleman who set the business on foot, no objection could well be made to him.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Jervas,’ said Mr. Y---- to me, ‘I have at last found an occupation, which I hope will suit you.’--Unknown to me, he had been, ever since he first saw my little model, intent upon turning it to my lasting advantage.
