used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
anew
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
(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 "I do not see why it is needful to knock in all these tiresome nails!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
date-nails
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From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
DATESnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading HAMMERING IN DATES.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not see why it is needful to knock in all these tiresome nails!
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
HAMMERINGnounUS /ˈhæmərɪŋ/
the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
From this reading HAMMERING IN DATES.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not see why it is needful to knock in all these tiresome nails!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HAMMERING IN DATES.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do not see why it is needful to knock in all these tiresome nails!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do not see why it is needful to knock in all these tiresome nails!
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Knock--knock--knock!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
Lubin
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From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading "I do not see why it is needful to knock in all these tiresome nails!
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "I do not see why it is needful to knock in all these tiresome nails!
Nelly
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From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not see why it is needful to knock in all these tiresome nails!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
prickverbUS /prɪk/
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I do not see why it is needful to knock in all these tiresome nails!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I do not see why it is needful to knock in all these tiresome nails!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
up to a particular time
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading "I do not see why it is needful to knock in all these tiresome nails!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Oh, this wearisome hammering!" sighed poor Nelly, as stooping over her carpet till the blood swelled the veins of her forehead, she tried to fasten in, one by one, the date-nails which Mr. Learning had given.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Lubin has thrown his whole stock into a rubbish corner, I know, and says that he never means to prick his fingers again by thrusting them into such a bag!" knock--knock!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I do not see why it is needful to knock in all these tiresome nails!
