Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It's an old saying, but it's true.

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

From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

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From this reading "Handsome is as 'andsome does," said the night-watchman.

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

From this reading "Handsome is as 'andsome does," said the night-watchman.

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From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

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From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

for the reason that

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.

a job in an organization

From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It's an old saying, but it's true.

a boy or man

From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Handsome is as 'andsome does," said the night-watchman.

the quality of being a hindrance

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.

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From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

usually; as a rule

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

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

From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.

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From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading "Handsome is as 'andsome does," said the night-watchman.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

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

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.

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From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

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From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

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

From this reading "Handsome is as 'andsome does," said the night-watchman.

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From this reading It's an old saying, but it's true.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

occurring by chance

From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.

third-person singular of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.

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From this reading "Handsome is as 'andsome does," said the night-watchman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.

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

From this reading It's an old saying, but it's true.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Handsome is as 'andsome does," said the night-watchman.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading It's an old saying, but it's true.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

a person, without saying who

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

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

From this reading "Handsome is as 'andsome does," said the night-watchman.

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

From this reading Give a chap good looks, and it's precious little else that is given to 'im.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It's an old saying, but it's true.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.

at the time that

From this reading He's lucky when 'is good looks 'ave gorn--or partly gorn--to get a berth as night-watchman or some other hard and bad-paid job.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading One drawback to a good-looking man is that he generally marries young; not because 'e wants to, but because somebody else wants 'im to.