used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The Tenth Adventure.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
anew
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
chid
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From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
clothing in general
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
handicraftnounUS /ˈhændikræft/
a work produced by hand labor
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
How
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From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And she spake unto him saying, that he should depart into a foreign land, that he might there profit somewhat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
and nothing more
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
knaverynoun
lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
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 But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
not any; not one
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
Owlglass
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From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading And she spake unto him saying, that he should depart into a foreign land, that he might there profit somewhat.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But his mother had just killed a pig and so long as our good master Owlglass knew that any of it remained he would not quit.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading And she spake unto him saying, that he should depart into a foreign land, that he might there profit somewhat.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And she spake unto him saying, that he should depart into a foreign land, that he might there profit somewhat.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading And she spake unto him saying, that he should depart into a foreign land, that he might there profit somewhat.
in or at or to some place
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
spake
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From this reading And she spake unto him saying, that he should depart into a foreign land, that he might there profit somewhat.
TenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading The Tenth Adventure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Tenth Adventure.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And she spake unto him saying, that he should depart into a foreign land, that he might there profit somewhat.
thereat
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From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading And she spake unto him saying, that he should depart into a foreign land, that he might there profit somewhat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The mother of Owlglass thereat scolded him, until that he agreed to set forth, and made a small bundle of clothes and food, and, at length, went his way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _How Owlglass was again moved of his mother to depart to a foreign land, that he might learn a handicraft._ After that Owlglass had played a bitter knavery somewhere, so that he might not dare show himself, he sat at home with his mother; and she, with many words, continually chid him, in that he would learn no craft to get money thereby.
