used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
how long something has existed
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
benefactionnoun
a contribution of money or assistance
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
Dan
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From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
demoralizingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
DoctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
communicated in words
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
set up or found
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
IndependentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
a boy or man
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
lodging-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
absolutely essential
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR PET THIEF.
PETnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading OUR PET THIEF.
pickpocketsnounUS /ˈpɪkpɑːkəts/
plural of “pickpocket” — a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
PopulationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
on the contrary
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
SurviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
THIEFnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading OUR PET THIEF.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
toadies
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From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
precisely as stated
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In making some inquiries relative to the state of the criminal population, my husband found it necessary to visit a low lodging-house, the abode of thieves and pickpockets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
We've
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From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
which person or people
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The "Independent" are returned, But nothing said of toadies— And there appears an item which A very heavy load is; We've twenty thousand (rather more) Of Doctors, all in action— And surely we should view this as A common benefaction; For more than eighteen millions now Survive within the nation, And without doctors think how great Would be the Population.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading He there became acquainted with "Dan," and (from his returning some money that was given him to change) took such a fancy to him, that he determined to try whether the lad, who had resisted the temptation (for he could have gone off with the money with great ease), could not—if taken from his wretched and demoralizing associates—be induced to withstand all other temptations.
a late time of life
From this reading The boy (for he was but fourteen years of age), on being questioned, expressed a wish to change his mode of living, and he was brought home to me.
