used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
consider or hold as true
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
(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 Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
condemningadjectiveUS /kənˈdemɪŋ/
containing or imposing condemnation or censure
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
delvingverbUS /ˈdelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “delve” — turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
a social unit living together
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
Forbes
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From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
Haberdashers
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From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
home-bureau
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From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
Killigrew
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From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
munificentadjective
very generous
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
naturalnessnoun
the quality of being natural or based on natural principles
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
not any; not one
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
Panurge
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From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
pedigreesnounUS /ˈpedəɡriz/
plural of “pedigree” — the descendants of one individual
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
express in words
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
tenementsnounUS /ˈtenəmənts/
plural of “tenement” — a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading I know that Thomas ran about a good deal, delving into tenements and pedigrees, judging candidates, passing or condemning, and that he earned his salary, munificent as it appeared to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
a special situation
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
unaffectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈfektɪd/
undergoing no change when acted upon
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading The home-bureau of charities was a success from the start; but beyond the fact that it served to establish Thomas Webb as private secretary in the Killigrew family, I was not deeply interested.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading The amazing characteristic about Thomas was his unaffected modesty, his naturalness, his eagerness to learn, his willingness to accept suggestions, no matter from what source.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
wouldn't
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From this reading Forbes told me that he wouldn't have done the work for a thousand a week; and Forbes, like Panurge, had ten ways of making money and twelve ways of spending it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Haberdashers' clerks--at least, those I have known--are superior persons; they know it all, you can not tell them a single thing.
