used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LONELY LIFE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
Dilbury
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From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
dreary-looking
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From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
divisible by two
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A LONELY LIFE.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A LONELY LIFE.
held dear
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
the force of workers available
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
pitiedverbUS /ˈpɪtiːd/
inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
Shipton
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From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
except if; if not
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
wealthiestadjectiveUS /ˈwelθiəst/
superlative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nobody loved him, unless it might be the big cat which slept by his fireside; and even she did not care very much about him, so that she was left undisturbed in the possession of her own corner.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Every day Mr. Shipton walked out and took a survey of his premises, gave directions to his men, and then returned to his large, old-fashioned, dreary-looking parlour, and smoked his pipe over the fire in the winter, or in his front porch in summer.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He did not ask them to do so, but they could not help it, he seemed so lonely and forlorn in the world.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mr. Valentine Shipton was one of the wealthiest farmers in Dilbury; and yet every one pitied him.
