used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading They were too busy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They said but little to each other.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They said but little to each other.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Johannes enjoyed the work.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
a man of refinement
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
the act of departing
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
housemaids
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From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
of great significance or value
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
jauntilyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔːntəli/
in a jaunty fashionable manner
From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
Johannes
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From this reading Johannes enjoyed the work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They said but little to each other.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They said but little to each other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They said but little to each other.
an educational institution
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
scissors-grinder's
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From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Johannes enjoyed the work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They said but little to each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They said but little to each other.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were too busy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were too busy.
at the time that
From this reading And when the housemaids, somewhat surprised, looked at his neat little suit, he carried it more jauntily.
which person or people
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Johannes enjoyed the work.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He felt there was something heroic and important in the fact that he, the young gentleman who had been to a superior school here, was now going around as a scissors-grinder's boy.
