used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
(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 The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading His relief, therefore, was only equalled by his amazement when George inquired:
a quantity of money
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
bakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His relief, therefore, was only equalled by his amazement when George inquired:
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
confessingverbUS /kənˈfesɪŋ/
-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
DyernounUS /ˈdaɪər/
someone whose job is to dye cloth
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
equalled
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From this reading His relief, therefore, was only equalled by his amazement when George inquired:
at any time
From this reading "Did you ever buy a penny weekly journal, Mr. Dyer?"
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His relief, therefore, was only equalled by his amazement when George inquired:
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading His relief, therefore, was only equalled by his amazement when George inquired:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading "Did you ever buy a penny weekly journal, Mr. Dyer?"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Never in my life, sir," replied the baker.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Never in my life, sir," replied the baker.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never in my life, sir," replied the baker.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
and nothing more
From this reading His relief, therefore, was only equalled by his amazement when George inquired:
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading "Did you ever buy a penny weekly journal, Mr. Dyer?"
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading His relief, therefore, was only equalled by his amazement when George inquired:
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Never in my life, sir," replied the baker.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
SEEDnounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
have in common
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Never in my life, sir," replied the baker.
SOWINGverbUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading His relief, therefore, was only equalled by his amazement when George inquired:
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His relief, therefore, was only equalled by his amazement when George inquired:
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading "Did you ever buy a penny weekly journal, Mr. Dyer?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The baker responded with a certain amount of trepidation, as he thought it possible Mr. Drake might desire to buy a share in the business, and he did not at all relish the idea of confessing that the profits were considerable.
at the time that
From this reading His relief, therefore, was only equalled by his amazement when George inquired:
in the company of; together with
From this reading SOWING THE SEED Next morning George invited the dreary Dyer to step into the parlour with a view to continuing the diplomatic conversation commenced the previous day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you ever buy a penny weekly journal, Mr. Dyer?"
