used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
agenciesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
ALTEREDadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading AN ALTERED WILL.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALTERED WILL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
Bitterworth
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From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
confined by bonds
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He kept no clerk.
Deerham
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From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
Dr
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From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
gentrynounUS /ˈdʒentri/
the most powerful members of a society
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept no clerk.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
engage in
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
Matiss
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From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
not any; not one
From this reading He kept no clerk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Most of the gentry in the vicinity employed him for trifling things, and he held one or two good agencies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
West'snounUS /wests/
possessive form of “west” — the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Bitterworth was bound to the house of the lawyer, Mr. Matiss, who lived and had his office in the new part of Deerham, down by Dr. West's.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading AN ALTERED WILL.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading People wondered that he managed to make a living in so small a place; but he evidently did make one.
