used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
(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 creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOLT AND HIS HELP.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
any person at all
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
by-corners
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From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
carefully weighed
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
approval
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
creditornounUS /ˈkredətər/
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
the act of consuming food
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
else
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From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
every person
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
FirthnounUS /fɜːrθ/
English linguist who contributed to linguistic semantics and to prosodic phonology and who was noted for his insistence on studying both sound and meaning in context (1890-1960)
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
good-humouredly
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From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading HOLT AND HIS HELP.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOLT AND HIS HELP.
HOLT
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From this reading HOLT AND HIS HELP.
Hugh
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From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
Hugh's
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From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
Lamb'snounUS /læmz/
possessive form of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
munchingverbUS /ˈmʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “munch” — chew noisily
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
one of four equal parts
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
on the contrary
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
express in words
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
shilling's
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From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
skulkingnounUS /ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
tartsnounUS /tɑːrts/
plural of “tart” — a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
tradespeoplenoun
people engaged in trade
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing more was heard by Hugh, or any one else, of Lamb's debt.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
at the time that
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
which person or people
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The creditor himself chose to say nothing about it, so much was he annoyed at being considered fond of money: but he was sure that Lamb's pockets were filled, from time to time, as he was seen eating good things in by-corners when everybody knew that his credit with his companions, and with all the neighbouring tradespeople, was exhausted.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It was surprising that anybody could care so much for a shilling's worth of tarts or fruit as to be at the trouble of any concealment, or of constantly getting out of Hugh's way, rather than pay, and have done with it.
but in spite of that
From this reading When Lamb was seen munching or skulking, Firth sometimes asked Hugh whether he had got justice yet in that quarter: and then Hugh laughed; and Firth saw that he had gained something quite as good,--a power of doing without it good-humouredly, from those who were so unhappy as not to understand or care for justice.
