used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
Boreham's
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From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading For this purpose she was compelled to use her car.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading For this purpose she was compelled to use her car.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this purpose she was compelled to use her car.
set up or found
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading This grieved her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
oatsnounUS /oʊts/
plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
on one occasion
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
petrolnounUS /ˈpetroʊl/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
Potten
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From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For this purpose she was compelled to use her car.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
SalenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
except for; apart from
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
SHOPPINGnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
express in speech
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this purpose she was compelled to use her car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
the act of using
From this reading For this purpose she was compelled to use her car.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For this purpose she was compelled to use her car.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading SHOPPING Mrs. Potten found that it "paid" to do her own shopping, and she did it once every week, on Friday.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had gone to the Sale of work in Boreham's gig, but there was not much room in it for miscellaneous parcels, so she was obliged to come into Oxford on the following morning as usual and do her regular shopping.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her extreme desire to save petrol would have been more patriotic if she had not availed herself, on every possible occasion, of using other people's petrol, or, so to speak, other people's oats.
