used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mule was a part of his more recent splendour.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It was aged seven, and it had cost Denry ten pounds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was aged seven, and it had cost Denry ten pounds.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had bought it off a farmer whose wife "stood" St Luke's Market.
BURGLARYnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
Chell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It was aged seven, and it had cost Denry ten pounds.
a small house with a single story
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
recognizable; marked
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
Denry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
accept an excuse for
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading He had bought it off a farmer whose wife "stood" St Luke's Market.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was aged seven, and it had cost Denry ten pounds.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
interviewingverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
Luke'snounUS /luːks/
possessive form of “luke” — (New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading He had bought it off a farmer whose wife "stood" St Luke's Market.
Machin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading He had bought it off a farmer whose wife "stood" St Luke's Market.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The mule was a part of his more recent splendour.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had bought it off a farmer whose wife "stood" St Luke's Market.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The mule was a part of his more recent splendour.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading It was aged seven, and it had cost Denry ten pounds.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The mule was a part of his more recent splendour.
rent-collector
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was aged seven, and it had cost Denry ten pounds.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
Sneyd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The mule was a part of his more recent splendour.
St
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From this reading He had bought it off a farmer whose wife "stood" St Luke's Market.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had bought it off a farmer whose wife "stood" St Luke's Market.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was aged seven, and it had cost Denry ten pounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
TownsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading His excuse was that he needed help in getting about the Five Towns in pursuit of cottage rents, for his business of a rent-collector had grown.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIS BURGLARY I The fact that Denry Machin decided not to drive behind his mule to Sneyd Hall showed in itself that the enterprise of interviewing the Countess of Chell was not quite the simple daily trifling matter that he strove to pretend it was.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had bought it off a farmer whose wife "stood" St Luke's Market.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had bought it off a farmer whose wife "stood" St Luke's Market.
