used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
bawley
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From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ON BOARD THE "WILD WAVE."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
divisible by two
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
set up or found
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
GODSTONE
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From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
investverbUS /ˌɪnˈvest/
make an investment
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
a small worthless amount
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
come together
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
not any; not one
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BOARD THE "WILD WAVE."
on one occasion
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
Robson
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From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
a quantity of money
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
carry out
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON BOARD THE "WILD WAVE."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading ON BOARD THE "WILD WAVE."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading GODSTONE found no difficulty whatever in persuading Jack's mother to allow him to take advantage of her husband's offer.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading ON BOARD THE "WILD WAVE."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had never told Jack that she had even thought of allowing him to carry out his wish to go to sea; but she had thought it over, and had only decided on making a fisherman of him after much deliberation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Robson had at her husband's death decided at once that, with the small sum of money at her disposal, the only method she could see of making ends meet was to go down to Leigh and invest it in a bawley.
