aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading John Barton was busy with his new machine, and had much to talk about.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, when his own enthusiasm had partially spent itself, he noticed Burke's depression.
Barton
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From this reading John Barton was busy with his new machine, and had much to talk about.
betook
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From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
a youthful male person
From this reading "What is the trouble, my boy?
of short duration or distance
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
Burke'snounUS /bɜːrks/
possessive form of “burke” — British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Later he was to share supper when the girls came home from their work.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading At last, when his own enthusiasm had partially spent itself, he noticed Burke's depression.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading At last, when his own enthusiasm had partially spent itself, he noticed Burke's depression.
fatuitynoun
a ludicrous folly
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Later he was to share supper when the girls came home from their work.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Later he was to share supper when the girls came home from their work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Barton was busy with his new machine, and had much to talk about.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Later he was to share supper when the girls came home from their work.
hypocrisynounUS /hɪˈpɑːkrəsi/
an expression of agreement that is not supported by real conviction
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the trouble, my boy?
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading At last, when his own enthusiasm had partially spent itself, he noticed Burke's depression.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Barton was busy with his new machine, and had much to talk about.
immediately past
From this reading At last, when his own enthusiasm had partially spent itself, he noticed Burke's depression.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later he was to share supper when the girls came home from their work.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading John Barton was busy with his new machine, and had much to talk about.
MARTnounUS /mɑːrt/
an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading John Barton was busy with his new machine, and had much to talk about.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What is the trouble, my boy?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading John Barton was busy with his new machine, and had much to talk about.
being perceived or observed
From this reading At last, when his own enthusiasm had partially spent itself, he noticed Burke's depression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At last, when his own enthusiasm had partially spent itself, he noticed Burke's depression.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading At last, when his own enthusiasm had partially spent itself, he noticed Burke's depression.
rankledverbUS /ˈræŋkəld/
past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
have in common
From this reading Later he was to share supper when the girls came home from their work.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading At last, when his own enthusiasm had partially spent itself, he noticed Burke's depression.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Later he was to share supper when the girls came home from their work.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading John Barton was busy with his new machine, and had much to talk about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Later he was to share supper when the girls came home from their work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "What is the trouble, my boy?
Trubus
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From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
uptownnounUS /ˈʌpˈtaʊn/
a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Later he was to share supper when the girls came home from their work.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the trouble, my boy?
at the time that
From this reading Later he was to share supper when the girls came home from their work.
William
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From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE BUSY MART OF TRADE The hypocrisy of William Trubus and the silly fatuity of his reform work rankled in Burke's bosom as he betook himself uptown to enjoy his brief vacation for an afternoon with his old friend, the inventor.
