used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
(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 Of all the men on the road, following various occupations, the grinder is, I believe, the most thoroughly detested.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Of all the men on the road, following various occupations, the grinder is, I believe, the most thoroughly detested.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
an occurrence of something
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, I did not know at that time what I have heard subsequently.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Of all the men on the road, following various occupations, the grinder is, I believe, the most thoroughly detested.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course, I did not know at that time what I have heard subsequently.
dissoluteadjective
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
DOWNRIGHTadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
let fall to the ground
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
a boy or man
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Of all the men on the road, following various occupations, the grinder is, I believe, the most thoroughly detested.
set up or found
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
grindernounUS /ˈɡraɪndər/
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
grindersnounUS /ˈɡraɪndərz/
plural of “grinder” — a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Of course, I did not know at that time what I have heard subsequently.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all the men on the road, following various occupations, the grinder is, I believe, the most thoroughly detested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course, I did not know at that time what I have heard subsequently.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
the force of workers available
From this reading Of all the men on the road, following various occupations, the grinder is, I believe, the most thoroughly detested.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of all the men on the road, following various occupations, the grinder is, I believe, the most thoroughly detested.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
not any; not one
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, I did not know at that time what I have heard subsequently.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Of all the men on the road, following various occupations, the grinder is, I believe, the most thoroughly detested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, I did not know at that time what I have heard subsequently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
picksnounUS /pɪks/
plural of “pick” — the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
an angry dispute
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
raw-boned
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From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Of all the men on the road, following various occupations, the grinder is, I believe, the most thoroughly detested.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
the act of searching for something
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
slatternlyadjective
characteristic of or befitting a slut or slattern; used especially of women
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
in the near future
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Of course, I did not know at that time what I have heard subsequently.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
swearernoun
someone who uses profanity
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Of all the men on the road, following various occupations, the grinder is, I believe, the most thoroughly detested.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
in the direction of
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
under normal conditions
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Of all the men on the road, following various occupations, the grinder is, I believe, the most thoroughly detested.
WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course, I did not know at that time what I have heard subsequently.
at the time that
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
which person or people
From this reading As a rule he is a drunken dissolute fellow, a swearer, and one who, if he picks up a quarrel, which is usually the case, is in no hurry to drop it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE DOWNRIGHT On my way towards Warwick I joined company with a grinder, and we travelled socially together towards that ancient town.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When we arrived, we lost no time in seeking a lodging house, which we soon found, but, to my surprise, the landlady, a big raw-boned, slatternly woman said, looking sternly at my companion: "I will have no grinders in my house."
