used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LABOUR OF LOVE.
achievingverbUS /əˈtʃiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Was it not a proof that he was achieving that moral heroism so beautifully lauded in the Scripture?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Was it not a proof that he was achieving that moral heroism so beautifully lauded in the Scripture?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
the first light of day
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
start firing a weapon
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Was it not a proof that he was achieving that moral heroism so beautifully lauded in the Scripture?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading A LABOUR OF LOVE.
laudedverbUS /ˈlɔːdɪd/
past form of “laud” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading Was it not a proof that he was achieving that moral heroism so beautifully lauded in the Scripture?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A LABOUR OF LOVE.
engage in
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Was it not a proof that he was achieving that moral heroism so beautifully lauded in the Scripture?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LABOUR OF LOVE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
and nothing more
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Was it not a proof that he was achieving that moral heroism so beautifully lauded in the Scripture?
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
repugnantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/
offensive to the mind
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
restrainingverbUS /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
ruleth
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From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
scavengersnounUS /ˈskævəndʒərz/
plural of “scavenger” — a chemical agent that is added to a chemical mixture to counteract the effects of impurities
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
ScripturenounUS /ˈskrɪptʃər/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Was it not a proof that he was achieving that moral heroism so beautifully lauded in the Scripture?
shoemakingnoun
the shoemaker's trade
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
a particular situation
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
taketh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "He that ruleth his spirit is better than he that taketh a city," does not only apply to the restraining of the temper; other discipline is included in its meaning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
WaltersnounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
which person or people
From this reading Was it not a little surprising that one who so cordially disliked shoemaking should voluntarily undertake a task so repugnant as this!
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
worn-outadjective
used until no longer useful
From this reading In the morning, William did not wait for Mrs. Walters' usual shrill call of "Bill, get up and make the fire;" for, filled with the project of pursuing a labour of love, he was up with the dawn, and having performed all his allotted tasks, he had time to turn over the whole heap of worn-out shoes, which lay piled up in readiness for the scavengers.
