used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
matters of personal concern
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading The fact was, Tom had fallen in the snow, and had sprained his ankle very badly.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The fact was, Tom had fallen in the snow, and had sprained his ankle very badly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he entered the house his pain was so great that he could scarcely hobble upstairs.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When he entered the house his pain was so great that he could scarcely hobble upstairs.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was, Tom had fallen in the snow, and had sprained his ankle very badly.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The fact was, Tom had fallen in the snow, and had sprained his ankle very badly.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When he entered the house his pain was so great that he could scarcely hobble upstairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
hobbleverbUS /ˈhɑːbəl/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading When he entered the house his pain was so great that he could scarcely hobble upstairs.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When he entered the house his pain was so great that he could scarcely hobble upstairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN TROUBLE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
jingled
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From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
and nothing more
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
penniesnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
only a very short time before
From this reading When he entered the house his pain was so great that he could scarcely hobble upstairs.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The fact was, Tom had fallen in the snow, and had sprained his ankle very badly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When he entered the house his pain was so great that he could scarcely hobble upstairs.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading The fact was, Tom had fallen in the snow, and had sprained his ankle very badly.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
male cat
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
a source of difficulty
From this reading IN TROUBLE.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
on a floor above
From this reading When he entered the house his pain was so great that he could scarcely hobble upstairs.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
at the time that
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Tom returned home that night, he had not only the old gentleman's shilling unbroken in his pocket, but three pennies which had been given to him since then, and which jingled and made a very nice sound against the shilling.
a Caucasian
From this reading But though this was a pleasant state of affairs, there was nothing pleasant in poor little Tom's face; its bright look had left it, it was white and drawn, and he limped along in evident pain and difficulty.
