Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

(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 “Bother my best button boots!” said Jonas, “I’d like to know what’s the meaning of all this!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

any person at all

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading “Bother my best button boots!” said Jonas, “I’d like to know what’s the meaning of all this!

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading “FIRST CATCH YOUR BIRD.”

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading “Bother my best button boots!” said Jonas, “I’d like to know what’s the meaning of all this!

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

From this reading “Bother my best button boots!” said Jonas, “I’d like to know what’s the meaning of all this!

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes

From this reading “Bother my best button boots!” said Jonas, “I’d like to know what’s the meaning of all this!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

object formed by a mold

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading “FIRST CATCH YOUR BIRD.”

a person who makes or repairs shoes

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading By this time Phoena and Di had joined the others.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

the organ of sight

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “FIRST CATCH YOUR BIRD.”

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading By this time Phoena and Di had joined the others.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Bother my best button boots!” said Jonas, “I’d like to know what’s the meaning of all this!

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading By this time Phoena and Di had joined the others.

a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Bother my best button boots!” said Jonas, “I’d like to know what’s the meaning of all this!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Bother my best button boots!” said Jonas, “I’d like to know what’s the meaning of all this!

plural of “lollipop” — ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading “Bother my best button boots!” said Jonas, “I’d like to know what’s the meaning of all this!

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Bother my best button boots!” said Jonas, “I’d like to know what’s the meaning of all this!

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading By this time Phoena and Di had joined the others.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

go across or through

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading By this time Phoena and Di had joined the others.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

precisely, exactly

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Bother my best button boots!” said Jonas, “I’d like to know what’s the meaning of all this!

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

past form of “sport” — wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading By this time Phoena and Di had joined the others.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By this time Phoena and Di had joined the others.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

a group of soldiers

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Thus it came to pass on that pleasant July morning that as old Jonas Tubbs, cobbler by trade and a rare practical joker by taste, was following the stitching duties of his calling, he was surprised by the arrival of a troop of boys and girls at his door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Bother my best button boots!” said Jonas, “I’d like to know what’s the meaning of all this!

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

a worker who winds (e.g., a winch or clock or other mechanism)

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading ’Tisn’t as if I sported lollipops and sweetstuff in my winder to tempt anyone, and they ain’t the sort of youngsters to want any of my goods,” he added, casting a professional eye on the nine pair of feet which belonged by right to the assembled party.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “FIRST CATCH YOUR BIRD.”