used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
BaysnounUS /beɪz/
plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her remarks had been much more convincing to Dic than to her husband.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
conferringverbUS /kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading Her remarks had been much more convincing to Dic than to her husband.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The latter could not entirely throw off the feeling that Dic was doing him a favor.
a female human offspring
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
Dic
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From this reading Her remarks had been much more convincing to Dic than to her husband.
Dic's
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From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The latter could not entirely throw off the feeling that Dic was doing him a favor.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The latter could not entirely throw off the feeling that Dic was doing him a favor.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
promote over another
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The latter could not entirely throw off the feeling that Dic was doing him a favor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her remarks had been much more convincing to Dic than to her husband.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her remarks had been much more convincing to Dic than to her husband.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her remarks had been much more convincing to Dic than to her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter could not entirely throw off the feeling that Dic was doing him a favor.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
MargaritanounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːtə/
a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her remarks had been much more convincing to Dic than to her husband.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her remarks had been much more convincing to Dic than to her husband.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The latter could not entirely throw off the feeling that Dic was doing him a favor.
a brief written record
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The latter could not entirely throw off the feeling that Dic was doing him a favor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Her remarks had been much more convincing to Dic than to her husband.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her remarks had been much more convincing to Dic than to her husband.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
propel through the air
From this reading The latter could not entirely throw off the feeling that Dic was doing him a favor.
up to a particular time
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
TOURNAMENTnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The money was to be delivered and the note executed in ten days, Mrs. Margarita insisting that Dic should be responsible for his own money until it was needed by her husband.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
the act of using
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE TOURNAMENT Mr. Bays, rash man that he was, without care or prayer, accepted Dic's loan and was thankful, despite the good wife's effort to convince him he was conferring a favor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "He certainly would not ask us to be responsible for his money till we can use it," she observed, in an injured tone, to her daughter.
