used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, such men are fond of play.
briefsnounUS /briːfs/
(used in the plural) short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading I soon reduced it in bulk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, such men are fond of play.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Of course, such men are fond of play.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I soon reduced it in bulk.
inconsiderableadjective
too small or unimportant to merit attention
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I soon reduced it in bulk.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
the force of workers available
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
needyadjectiveUS /ˈniːdi/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
not any; not one
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Of course, such men are fond of play.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading I soon reduced it in bulk.
an educational institution
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
in the near future
From this reading I soon reduced it in bulk.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course, such men are fond of play.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
accept gladly
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
in or at the place that
From this reading I must needs live in London, where I could enjoy the company of many of my old school and college companions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I was now sole heir to his property, which was by no means inconsiderable for a man of his class.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I was welcome amongst them while my purse held out--for many of them were needy men--lawyers without briefs, and officers with nothing to live upon but their pay.
