Chapter V · A Watch and a Pipe

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading His connection with the house was very characteristic.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading His connection with the house was very characteristic.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Thus he never resented his old hand's way with him, which would have cut envy, vanity, or touchiness, to the quick.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

an established custom

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

possessive form of “hand” — the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Thus he never resented his old hand's way with him, which would have cut envy, vanity, or touchiness, to the quick.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Thus he never resented his old hand's way with him, which would have cut envy, vanity, or touchiness, to the quick.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His connection with the house was very characteristic.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His connection with the house was very characteristic.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

without bounds

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Thus he never resented his old hand's way with him, which would have cut envy, vanity, or touchiness, to the quick.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Thus he never resented his old hand's way with him, which would have cut envy, vanity, or touchiness, to the quick.

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From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Thus he never resented his old hand's way with him, which would have cut envy, vanity, or touchiness, to the quick.

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading Thus he never resented his old hand's way with him, which would have cut envy, vanity, or touchiness, to the quick.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

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From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus he never resented his old hand's way with him, which would have cut envy, vanity, or touchiness, to the quick.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

feeling easily irritated

From this reading Thus he never resented his old hand's way with him, which would have cut envy, vanity, or touchiness, to the quick.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Thus he never resented his old hand's way with him, which would have cut envy, vanity, or touchiness, to the quick.

precisely as stated

From this reading His connection with the house was very characteristic.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Thus he never resented his old hand's way with him, which would have cut envy, vanity, or touchiness, to the quick.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were good friends, however, for the farmer had a soul too serene for envy, and a heart too simple to be over-sensitive concerning his own treatment at the hands of others.

at the time that

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

which person or people

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Teesdale drove on to the inn at which he was in the habit of putting up when in town with the buggy.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Thus he never resented his old hand's way with him, which would have cut envy, vanity, or touchiness, to the quick.

a late time of life

From this reading Many years before the landlord had served him in a menial capacity, but for nearly as many that worthy had been infinitely more prosperous than poor David, who, indeed, had never prospered at all.