used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
cabmannoun
someone who drives a taxi for a living
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Here," she said, opening her bag and producing half-a-sovereign; "I ought to get a lot of change out of that."
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
gotten under control
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Here," she said, opening her bag and producing half-a-sovereign; "I ought to get a lot of change out of that."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
half-a-crown
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From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
half-a-sovereign
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here," she said, opening her bag and producing half-a-sovereign; "I ought to get a lot of change out of that."
half-crown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here," she said, opening her bag and producing half-a-sovereign; "I ought to get a lot of change out of that."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Here," she said, opening her bag and producing half-a-sovereign; "I ought to get a lot of change out of that."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
irateadjectiveUS /aɪˈreɪt/
feeling or showing extreme anger
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
JudithnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəθ/
Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
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 Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
immediately past
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
held up in the air
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Here," she said, opening her bag and producing half-a-sovereign; "I ought to get a lot of change out of that."
engage in
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
one-and-sixpenny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
and nothing more
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "Here," she said, opening her bag and producing half-a-sovereign; "I ought to get a lot of change out of that."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Here," she said, opening her bag and producing half-a-sovereign; "I ought to get a lot of change out of that."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Here," she said, opening her bag and producing half-a-sovereign; "I ought to get a lot of change out of that."
PLAY-ACTING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
pocketedverbUS /ˈpɑːkətɪd/
past form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
producingverbUS /prəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "Here," she said, opening her bag and producing half-a-sovereign; "I ought to get a lot of change out of that."
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here," she said, opening her bag and producing half-a-sovereign; "I ought to get a lot of change out of that."
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
not in physical motion
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
a shaky motion
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in reality only a one-and-sixpenny ride, but Judith, as she pocketed the shilling, assured Christian that it cost half-a-crown and was cheap at that.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were still seven pounds ten shillings in the bag, for she had given away the last half-crown of her first ten shillings to Judith in order to settle with the irate cabman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PLAY-ACTING With trembling fingers Christian lifted her skirt and produced the little bag which contained her precious savings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Christian knew too little about the ways of the poor to make any remark, but she did feel certain that her money would not go far if it was required at so rapid a rate.
