used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Pickwick, unwilling to hazard a quarrel, gladly assented to the proposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
assented
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From this reading Mr. Pickwick, unwilling to hazard a quarrel, gladly assented to the proposition.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "There's a capital room up in the coffee-room flight that belongs to a Chancery prisoner," said the turnkey.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "There's a capital room up in the coffee-room flight that belongs to a Chancery prisoner," said the turnkey.
ChancerynounUS /ˈtʃænsəri/
a court with jurisdiction in equity
From this reading "There's a capital room up in the coffee-room flight that belongs to a Chancery prisoner," said the turnkey.
coffee-room
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From this reading "There's a capital room up in the coffee-room flight that belongs to a Chancery prisoner," said the turnkey.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
FleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading "There's a capital room up in the coffee-room flight that belongs to a Chancery prisoner," said the turnkey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Mr. Pickwick, unwilling to hazard a quarrel, gladly assented to the proposition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Mr. Pickwick, unwilling to hazard a quarrel, gladly assented to the proposition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
It'll
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From this reading "It'll stand you in a pound a week.
and nothing more
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Pickwick, unwilling to hazard a quarrel, gladly assented to the proposition.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
Pickwick
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From this reading Mr. Pickwick, unwilling to hazard a quarrel, gladly assented to the proposition.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading "It'll stand you in a pound a week.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "There's a capital room up in the coffee-room flight that belongs to a Chancery prisoner," said the turnkey.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Mr. Pickwick, unwilling to hazard a quarrel, gladly assented to the proposition.
an angry dispute
From this reading Mr. Pickwick, unwilling to hazard a quarrel, gladly assented to the proposition.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There's a capital room up in the coffee-room flight that belongs to a Chancery prisoner," said the turnkey.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
in the near future
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "It'll stand you in a pound a week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Pickwick, unwilling to hazard a quarrel, gladly assented to the proposition.
There's
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From this reading "There's a capital room up in the coffee-room flight that belongs to a Chancery prisoner," said the turnkey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Pickwick, unwilling to hazard a quarrel, gladly assented to the proposition.
turnkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrnkiː/
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading "There's a capital room up in the coffee-room flight that belongs to a Chancery prisoner," said the turnkey.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Mr. Pickwick, unwilling to hazard a quarrel, gladly assented to the proposition.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "There's a capital room up in the coffee-room flight that belongs to a Chancery prisoner," said the turnkey.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "It'll stand you in a pound a week.
WelleradjectiveUS /ˈwelər/
comparative of “well” — in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
at the time that
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Mr. Pickwick opened his eyes next morning, the first object upon which they rested was Samuel Weller, seated upon a small black portmanteau.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He soon learnt that money was in the Fleet just what money was out of it; and that if he wished it he could have a room to himself, if he was willing to pay for it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It'll stand you in a pound a week.
