used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is a hobby, miss,” said the man vaguely.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading This was astonishing news.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
bonusnounUS /ˈboʊnəs/
anything that tends to arouse
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But why do they do this”—she hesitated—“this sort of thing?”
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “But why do they do this”—she hesitated—“this sort of thing?”
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading “But why do they do this”—she hesitated—“this sort of thing?”
hobbynounUS /ˈhɑːbi/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading “It is a hobby, miss,” said the man vaguely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is a hobby, miss,” said the man vaguely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is a hobby, miss,” said the man vaguely.
and nothing more
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “It is a hobby, miss,” said the man vaguely.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “It is a hobby, miss,” said the man vaguely.
information about recent and important events
From this reading This was astonishing news.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “But why do they do this”—she hesitated—“this sort of thing?”
and nothing more
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
race-horses
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From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is a hobby, miss,” said the man vaguely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But why do they do this”—she hesitated—“this sort of thing?”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “But why do they do this”—she hesitated—“this sort of thing?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It is a hobby, miss,” said the man vaguely.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But why do they do this”—she hesitated—“this sort of thing?”
a special situation
From this reading “But why do they do this”—she hesitated—“this sort of thing?”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was astonishing news.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading “It is a hobby, miss,” said the man vaguely.
wagenounUS /weɪdʒ/
something that remunerates
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was astonishing news.
(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 “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Men in the regular employ of the Three Just Men not only received a good wage, but frequently a bonus which could only be described as colossal.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “But why do they do this”—she hesitated—“this sort of thing?”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading “Some people run race-horses, some own yachts—these gentlemen get a lot of pleasure out of their work and they pay well,” he added.
