used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And who can say where the usher ends and the schoolmaster begins?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was certainly not an usher, as he was paid three hundred a year for his work,--which is quite beyond the mark of ushers.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading And who can say where the usher ends and the schoolmaster begins?
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He was certainly not an usher, as he was paid three hundred a year for his work,--which is quite beyond the mark of ushers.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And who can say where the usher ends and the schoolmaster begins?
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was certainly not an usher, as he was paid three hundred a year for his work,--which is quite beyond the mark of ushers.
certificatesnounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkəts/
plural of “certificate” — a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
CHOOSESverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading HARRY CLAVERING CHOOSES HIS PROFESSION.
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From this reading HARRY CLAVERING CHOOSES HIS PROFESSION.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And who can say where the usher ends and the schoolmaster begins?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HARRY CLAVERING CHOOSES HIS PROFESSION.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HARRY CLAVERING CHOOSES HIS PROFESSION.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
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From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading He was certainly not an usher, as he was paid three hundred a year for his work,--which is quite beyond the mark of ushers.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He was certainly not an usher, as he was paid three hundred a year for his work,--which is quite beyond the mark of ushers.
by chance
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading HARRY CLAVERING CHOOSES HIS PROFESSION.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
qualificationnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃən/
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was certainly not an usher, as he was paid three hundred a year for his work,--which is quite beyond the mark of ushers.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
express in words
From this reading And who can say where the usher ends and the schoolmaster begins?
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading And who can say where the usher ends and the schoolmaster begins?
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He was certainly not an usher, as he was paid three hundred a year for his work,--which is quite beyond the mark of ushers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
usherverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
ushersnounUS /ˈʌʃərz/
plural of “usher” — Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)
From this reading He was certainly not an usher, as he was paid three hundred a year for his work,--which is quite beyond the mark of ushers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry Clavering might not be an usher, but, nevertheless, he was home for the holidays.
in or at the place that
From this reading And who can say where the usher ends and the schoolmaster begins?
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was certainly not an usher, as he was paid three hundred a year for his work,--which is quite beyond the mark of ushers.
which person or people
From this reading And who can say where the usher ends and the schoolmaster begins?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He, perhaps, may properly be called an usher, who is hired by a private schoolmaster to assist himself in his private occupation, whereas Harry Clavering had been selected by a public body out of a hundred candidates, with much real or pretended reference to certificates of qualification.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was certainly not an usher, as he was paid three hundred a year for his work,--which is quite beyond the mark of ushers.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He was certainly not an usher, as he was paid three hundred a year for his work,--which is quite beyond the mark of ushers.
