used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
ADAMSnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading EULOGY BY JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
of short duration or distance
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading EULOGY BY JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
DamnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
defrayverbUS /dɪˈfreɪ/
bear the expenses of
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading "John Quincy Adams is to deliver a eulogy on Madison at the old Federal Street Theatre to-morrow," said one of the hands.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
EULOGYnounUS /ˈjuːlədʒi/
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
From this reading EULOGY BY JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading "John Quincy Adams is to deliver a eulogy on Madison at the old Federal Street Theatre to-morrow," said one of the hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "John Quincy Adams is to deliver a eulogy on Madison at the old Federal Street Theatre to-morrow," said one of the hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "At what time?" inquired Nat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "John Quincy Adams is to deliver a eulogy on Madison at the old Federal Street Theatre to-morrow," said one of the hands.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading EULOGY BY JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
machine-shop
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From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading "John Quincy Adams is to deliver a eulogy on Madison at the old Federal Street Theatre to-morrow," said one of the hands.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "John Quincy Adams is to deliver a eulogy on Madison at the old Federal Street Theatre to-morrow," said one of the hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
a person who is being chased
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
QUINCYnounUS /ˈkwɪnsi/
American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)
From this reading EULOGY BY JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "John Quincy Adams is to deliver a eulogy on Madison at the old Federal Street Theatre to-morrow," said one of the hands.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "John Quincy Adams is to deliver a eulogy on Madison at the old Federal Street Theatre to-morrow," said one of the hands.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading "John Quincy Adams is to deliver a eulogy on Madison at the old Federal Street Theatre to-morrow," said one of the hands.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "John Quincy Adams is to deliver a eulogy on Madison at the old Federal Street Theatre to-morrow," said one of the hands.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "At what time?" inquired Nat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At a machine-shop there, he pursued his business a short time, for the purpose of earning the means to defray his expenses while studying.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading One of the brief periods in which Nat worked at his trade, after he commenced to study more systematically, was spent on the Mill Dam in Boston.
