used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
in the past
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His ill luck was proverbial among his neighbors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Though a faithful, steady, and honest man, he got on badly in his calling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Though a faithful, steady, and honest man, he got on badly in his calling.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Though a faithful, steady, and honest man, he got on badly in his calling.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Though a faithful, steady, and honest man, he got on badly in his calling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Though a faithful, steady, and honest man, he got on badly in his calling.
hostlernounUS /ˈhɑːslər/
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading His ill luck was proverbial among his neighbors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading His ill luck was proverbial among his neighbors.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading His ill luck was proverbial among his neighbors.
not any; not one
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
payersnounUS /ˈpeɪərz/
plural of “payer” — a person who pays money for something
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading His ill luck was proverbial among his neighbors.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
Scatchard
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From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
stable-helper
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From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
make steady
From this reading Though a faithful, steady, and honest man, he got on badly in his calling.
subsistencenounUS /səbˈsɪstəns/
minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though a faithful, steady, and honest man, he got on badly in his calling.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His ill luck was proverbial among his neighbors.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
at the time that
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
which person or people
From this reading He was always missing good opportunities by no fault of his own, and always living longest in service with amiable people who were not punctual payers of wages.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His means of subsistence were derived from any employment that he could get as an hostler, and occasionally, when times went well with him, from temporary engagements in service as stable-helper in private houses.
a late time of life
From this reading Some years ago there lived in the suburbs of a large seaport town on the west coast of England a man in humble circumstances, by name Isaac Scatchard.
