1902
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From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
1947
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From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
(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 His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
in addition
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
for the reason that
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
brought into existence
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
a period of 100 years
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
grandfathersnounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
plural of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
an established custom
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
an opening into or through something
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My own is Stephen.
Kemp
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From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
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 I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
LeanounUS /liː/
a unit of length of thread or yarn
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
Nat
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From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
Nathaniel
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From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
by chance
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
public-house
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From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
publicannoun
the keeper of a public house
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
river'snounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading My own is Stephen.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
a quantity of money
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I called him Grandfather Nat, not to distinguish him among a multitude of grandfathers--for indeed I never knew another of my own--but because of affectionate habit; a habit perhaps born of the fact that Nathaniel Kemp was also my father's name.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
Wapping
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From this reading His public-house was the Hole in the Wall, on the river's edge at Wapping; and his sins--all of them that I know of--are recorded in these pages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
widowernounUS /ˈwɪdoʊər/
a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading He was a widower of some small substance, and the Hole in the Wall was not the sum of his resources, for he owned a little wharf on the river Lea.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Hole in the Wall was first published in 1902 First published in The Century Library, 1947 My grandfather was a publican--and a sinner, as you will see.
