used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
baby'snounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading With sixpence in his pocket, and a comfortable dinner inside of him, Tom felt that his present circumstances were delightfully easy.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading With sixpence in his pocket, and a comfortable dinner inside of him, Tom felt that his present circumstances were delightfully easy.
comforternounUS /ˈkʌmfərtər/
a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
delightfullyadverbUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəli/
in a delightful manner
From this reading With sixpence in his pocket, and a comfortable dinner inside of him, Tom felt that his present circumstances were delightfully easy.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading With sixpence in his pocket, and a comfortable dinner inside of him, Tom felt that his present circumstances were delightfully easy.
eating-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF HIS TROUBLES.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading With sixpence in his pocket, and a comfortable dinner inside of him, Tom felt that his present circumstances were delightfully easy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
greedilyadverbUS /ˈɡriːdəli/
in a greedy manner
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With sixpence in his pocket, and a comfortable dinner inside of him, Tom felt that his present circumstances were delightfully easy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF HIS TROUBLES.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading With sixpence in his pocket, and a comfortable dinner inside of him, Tom felt that his present circumstances were delightfully easy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
jinglingadjective
having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
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 There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF HIS TROUBLES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
PaisleynounUS /ˈpeɪzli/
a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
pawnbroker's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
peanounUS /piː/
seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading With sixpence in his pocket, and a comfortable dinner inside of him, Tom felt that his present circumstances were delightfully easy.
puddingnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
not in physical motion
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With sixpence in his pocket, and a comfortable dinner inside of him, Tom felt that his present circumstances were delightfully easy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF HIS TROUBLES.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
male cat
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading THE END OF HIS TROUBLES.
trousernounUS /ˈtraʊzər/
a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
precisely as stated
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom expended exactly the half of the shilling on his dinner; he ate it greedily, for he was very hungry indeed, and then he went back into the street, with sixpence still to the good in his trouser pocket.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With sixpence in his pocket, and a comfortable dinner inside of him, Tom felt that his present circumstances were delightfully easy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
winsey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Jones, having secured the baby's comforter, the thin Paisley shawl, and the little winsey frock, ran as fast as he could to a pawnbroker's hard by.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There he received a shilling on the articles, and with this shilling jingling pleasantly in his pocket he entered an eating-house which he knew, and prepared to enjoy some pea pudding and pork.
