used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PARTING GIFT FOR "THE LITTLE TWIN BRETHREN."
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading As Tommy Dudgeon expressed it, "Providence had not made a mistake this time, anyhow."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Tommy Dudgeon expressed it, "Providence had not made a mistake this time, anyhow."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was excellent that he had been made a wealthy man.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
BRETHRENnounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading A PARTING GIFT FOR "THE LITTLE TWIN BRETHREN."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
CobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
the act of departing
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
deploredverbUS /dɪˈplɔːrd/
past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
DudgeonnounUS /ˈdʌdʒən/
a feeling of intense indignation (now used only in the phrase “in high dudgeon”)
From this reading As Tommy Dudgeon expressed it, "Providence had not made a mistake this time, anyhow."
enrichmentnounUS /enˈrɪtʃmənt/
act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It was excellent that he had been made a wealthy man.
communicated in words
From this reading As Tommy Dudgeon expressed it, "Providence had not made a mistake this time, anyhow."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A PARTING GIFT FOR "THE LITTLE TWIN BRETHREN."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading A PARTING GIFT FOR "THE LITTLE TWIN BRETHREN."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was excellent that he had been made a wealthy man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was excellent that he had been made a wealthy man.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
Horn'snounUS /hɔːrnz/
possessive form of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was excellent that he had been made a wealthy man.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A PARTING GIFT FOR "THE LITTLE TWIN BRETHREN."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was excellent that he had been made a wealthy man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was excellent that he had been made a wealthy man.
the force of workers available
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading As Tommy Dudgeon expressed it, "Providence had not made a mistake this time, anyhow."
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Tommy Dudgeon expressed it, "Providence had not made a mistake this time, anyhow."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
the act of departing politely
From this reading A PARTING GIFT FOR "THE LITTLE TWIN BRETHREN."
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading As Tommy Dudgeon expressed it, "Providence had not made a mistake this time, anyhow."
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was excellent that he had been made a wealthy man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PARTING GIFT FOR "THE LITTLE TWIN BRETHREN."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Tommy Dudgeon expressed it, "Providence had not made a mistake this time, anyhow."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As Tommy Dudgeon expressed it, "Providence had not made a mistake this time, anyhow."
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From this reading As Tommy Dudgeon expressed it, "Providence had not made a mistake this time, anyhow."
TWINnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading A PARTING GIFT FOR "THE LITTLE TWIN BRETHREN."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading It was excellent that he had been made a wealthy man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The honest joy of "the little twin brethren" at the sudden enrichment of their friend, "Cobbler" Horn, was dashed with a deep regret.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading But, in common with the rest of "Cobbler" Horn's neighbours, the two worthy little men bitterly deplored the inevitable departure of their friend from their midst.
