used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
asthmanounUS /ˈæzmə/
respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time I was rather a burthen to my father than a help.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
lacking funds
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
burthennoun
a variant of “burden”
From this reading At that time I was rather a burthen to my father than a help.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
deem to be
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
any strong feeling
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At that time I was rather a burthen to my father than a help.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading At that time I was rather a burthen to my father than a help.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
how
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From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The question now occurred to me, whether it would not be possible to procure the place of a stable-boy, at Newmarket.
in the recent past
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
NewmarketnounUS /ˈnuːmɑːrkət/
a long close-fitting coat worn for riding in the 19th century
From this reading The question now occurred to me, whether it would not be possible to procure the place of a stable-boy, at Newmarket.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The question now occurred to me, whether it would not be possible to procure the place of a stable-boy, at Newmarket.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The question now occurred to me, whether it would not be possible to procure the place of a stable-boy, at Newmarket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The question now occurred to me, whether it would not be possible to procure the place of a stable-boy, at Newmarket.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The question now occurred to me, whether it would not be possible to procure the place of a stable-boy, at Newmarket.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading The question now occurred to me, whether it would not be possible to procure the place of a stable-boy, at Newmarket.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question now occurred to me, whether it would not be possible to procure the place of a stable-boy, at Newmarket.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
on the contrary
From this reading At that time I was rather a burthen to my father than a help.
a particular situation
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
stable-boy
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From this reading The question now occurred to me, whether it would not be possible to procure the place of a stable-boy, at Newmarket.
stocking-weaver
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From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
stocking-weaving
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From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At that time I was rather a burthen to my father than a help.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
up to a particular time
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time I was rather a burthen to my father than a help.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
precisely as stated
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At that time I was rather a burthen to my father than a help.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The question now occurred to me, whether it would not be possible to procure the place of a stable-boy, at Newmarket.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At one time indeed I had been persuaded, though much against my will, to become apprentice to a stocking-weaver; but this, I forget how, broke off, at which I was very glad: I did not like stocking-weaving.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ‘These different incidents had raised a strong desire in my mind to be better acquainted with a subject that had given to me, and as I thought to every body, so much emotion, and I began to consider what might be done.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The question now occurred to me, whether it would not be possible to procure the place of a stable-boy, at Newmarket.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading I believe I assisted him a little in the mending of shoes, but my asthma till very lately, as well as my youth, had prevented my making much progress.
