used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
how long something has existed
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Certainly he shared the common belief that lawyers are very scarce in the celestial regions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His father, Ebenezer, had been a successful manufacturer and a zealous Methodist.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Certainly he shared the common belief that lawyers are very scarce in the celestial regions.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
camelnounUS /ˈkæməl/
cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
celestialadjectiveUS /səˈlestʃəl/
of or relating to the sky
From this reading Certainly he shared the common belief that lawyers are very scarce in the celestial regions.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly he shared the common belief that lawyers are very scarce in the celestial regions.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Certainly he shared the common belief that lawyers are very scarce in the celestial regions.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
deterverbUS /dɪˈtɜːr/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Ebenezer
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From this reading His father, Ebenezer, had been a successful manufacturer and a zealous Methodist.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
to come or go into
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
the organ of sight
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father, Ebenezer, had been a successful manufacturer and a zealous Methodist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
a man of refinement
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father, Ebenezer, had been a successful manufacturer and a zealous Methodist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father, Ebenezer, had been a successful manufacturer and a zealous Methodist.
Holmfirth
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From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Certainly he shared the common belief that lawyers are very scarce in the celestial regions.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
manufacturernounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/
a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading His father, Ebenezer, had been a successful manufacturer and a zealous Methodist.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading His father, Ebenezer, had been a successful manufacturer and a zealous Methodist.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
NEHEMIAHnounUS /ˌniːəˈmaɪə/
an Old Testament book telling how a Jewish official at the court of Artaxerxes I in 444 BC became a leader in rebuilding Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
and nothing more
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
go across or through
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
practitionernounUS /prækˈtɪʃənər/
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
PresumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Certainly he shared the common belief that lawyers are very scarce in the celestial regions.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
richesnounUS /ˈrɪtʃəz/
an abundance of material possessions and resources
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
only a very short time before
From this reading Certainly he shared the common belief that lawyers are very scarce in the celestial regions.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Certainly he shared the common belief that lawyers are very scarce in the celestial regions.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
a male human offspring
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
storingverbUS /ˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading His father, Ebenezer, had been a successful manufacturer and a zealous Methodist.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presumably he believed that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
precisely as stated
From this reading Certainly he shared the common belief that lawyers are very scarce in the celestial regions.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
WIMPENNY
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From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
the words that are spoken
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But these convictions did not deter him from storing up riches in this world, nor from bringing up his son to the legal profession.
a late time of life
From this reading NEHEMIAH WIMPENNY, of Holmfirth, "Gentleman, one of Her Majesty's &c.," in other words a solicitor, was the only legal practitioner in the village or neighbourhood, and though not more than thirty years of age, enjoyed a considerable practice.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading His father, Ebenezer, had been a successful manufacturer and a zealous Methodist.
