used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading They were angry at Scottie's stinginess, and took to taunting him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a favourite with the foremen, for he was industrious and minded his own business; but he was greatly disliked by his companions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was a favourite with the foremen, for he was industrious and minded his own business; but he was greatly disliked by his companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was a favourite with the foremen, for he was industrious and minded his own business; but he was greatly disliked by his companions.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading He was a favourite with the foremen, for he was industrious and minded his own business; but he was greatly disliked by his companions.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE EPISODE.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
EPISODEnounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading THE END OF THE EPISODE.
at any time
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading He was a favourite with the foremen, for he was industrious and minded his own business; but he was greatly disliked by his companions.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a favourite with the foremen, for he was industrious and minded his own business; but he was greatly disliked by his companions.
foremennounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
plural of “foreman” — a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading He was a favourite with the foremen, for he was industrious and minded his own business; but he was greatly disliked by his companions.
set up or found
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He was a favourite with the foremen, for he was industrious and minded his own business; but he was greatly disliked by his companions.
gulpverbUS /ɡʌlp/
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading He was a favourite with the foremen, for he was industrious and minded his own business; but he was greatly disliked by his companions.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading He was a favourite with the foremen, for he was industrious and minded his own business; but he was greatly disliked by his companions.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
not any; not one
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE EPISODE.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was a favourite with the foremen, for he was industrious and minded his own business; but he was greatly disliked by his companions.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
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From this reading They were angry at Scottie's stinginess, and took to taunting him.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
in the near future
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
be standing; be upright
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
stinginessnounUS /ˈstɪndʒinɪs/
a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money
From this reading They were angry at Scottie's stinginess, and took to taunting him.
tauntingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːntɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading They were angry at Scottie's stinginess, and took to taunting him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE EPISODE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They were angry at Scottie's stinginess, and took to taunting him.
interact in a certain way
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
precisely as stated
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a favourite with the foremen, for he was industrious and minded his own business; but he was greatly disliked by his companions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were angry at Scottie's stinginess, and took to taunting him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So with courage and patience, and with a final gulp about that searching business, he returned to his work at the docks, and very soon got engaged as a permanent hand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would not believe, and he was at no pains to convince them, that he had not kept the found money; and they had expected him, if ever he returned to the docks, to stand treat liberally.
