used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Employer and workman were both anxious, the one to see, the other to make a commencement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
in actual fact
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Locke was called, and the necessary orders were given.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Employer and workman were both anxious, the one to see, the other to make a commencement.
Ariosto
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From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Employer and workman were both anxious, the one to see, the other to make a commencement.
confined by bonds
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mrs. Locke was called, and the necessary orders were given.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Employer and workman were both anxious, the one to see, the other to make a commencement.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
EmployernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Employer and workman were both anxious, the one to see, the other to make a commencement.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mrs. Locke was called, and the necessary orders were given.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
Harrington's
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From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
a room where books are kept
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading Mrs. Locke was called, and the necessary orders were given.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
engage in
From this reading Employer and workman were both anxious, the one to see, the other to make a commencement.
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 In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
a particular point in time
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
used to form the superlative
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Locke was called, and the necessary orders were given.
absolutely essential
From this reading Mrs. Locke was called, and the necessary orders were given.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Employer and workman were both anxious, the one to see, the other to make a commencement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mrs. Locke was called, and the necessary orders were given.
orielnoun
a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Employer and workman were both anxious, the one to see, the other to make a commencement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
Richard
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From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Employer and workman were both anxious, the one to see, the other to make a commencement.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
term of address for a man
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
Spenser'snounUS /ˈspensərz/
possessive form of “spenser” — English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Employer and workman were both anxious, the one to see, the other to make a commencement.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Locke was called, and the necessary orders were given.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading After some talk, it was settled that Richard should work in the large oriel of the library.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Employer and workman were both anxious, the one to see, the other to make a commencement.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In a few minutes Richard had looked out as many of the books in most need of attention as would keep him, turning from the one to the other, as each required time in the press or to dry, thoroughly employed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There is a volume here I should like to know your mind about, sir,” he said, after looking at one of them a moment or two, “--the first collected edition of Spenser's works, actually bound up with Sir John Harrington's translation of Ariosto!
