used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM HOPKINS AND HIS WAY WITH AUNT CHURCH.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading TOM HOPKINS AND HIS WAY WITH AUNT CHURCH.
bankruptverbUS /ˈbæŋkrəpt/
reduce to bankruptcy
From this reading The friend had, as usually is the case, become bankrupt.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The friend had, as usually is the case, become bankrupt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The friend had, as usually is the case, become bankrupt.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading TOM HOPKINS AND HIS WAY WITH AUNT CHURCH.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
a female human offspring
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
destroyed or killed
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOM HOPKINS AND HIS WAY WITH AUNT CHURCH.
HOPKINSnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading TOM HOPKINS AND HIS WAY WITH AUNT CHURCH.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The friend had, as usually is the case, become bankrupt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
a particular point in time
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
nineteen-and-sixpence
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From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
do one's shopping
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
a male human offspring
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
stationer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
a quantity of money
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
male cat
From this reading TOM HOPKINS AND HIS WAY WITH AUNT CHURCH.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading But unfortunately, in an evil moment he had been induced to put his hand to a bill for a friend.
under normal conditions
From this reading The friend had, as usually is the case, become bankrupt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite true that Mrs. Hopkins could ill afford to lose so large a sum as nineteen-and-sixpence out of her small earnings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TOM HOPKINS AND HIS WAY WITH AUNT CHURCH.
(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 During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading During her husband's lifetime the stationer's shop had gone well and provided a comfortable living for his wife, son, and daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOM HOPKINS AND HIS WAY WITH AUNT CHURCH.
