used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOPKINS TOPPLETON LEASES AN OFFICE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
approximatesverbUS /əˈprɑːksəməts/
third-person singular of “approximate” — be close or similar
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
else
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From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
HOPKINSnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading HOPKINS TOPPLETON LEASES AN OFFICE.
how
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From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
LEASESnounUS /ˈliːsɪz/
plural of “lease” — property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading HOPKINS TOPPLETON LEASES AN OFFICE.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
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 IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading HOPKINS TOPPLETON LEASES AN OFFICE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
and nothing more
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
carry out
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT did not take Hopkins many days to discover that a life of elegant leisure in London approximates labour of the hardest sort.
TOPPLETON
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From this reading HOPKINS TOPPLETON LEASES AN OFFICE.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nor was it entirely easy for him to spend his one thousand pounds a month, with lodgings for his headquarters.
but in spite of that
From this reading This fact annoyed him considerably, for he valued money only for what it could bring him, and yet how else to live than in lodgings he could not decide.
