used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading This unorthodoxy was the last to accommodate itself to his principles of conduct.
anew
From this reading He could only exclaim, again, like one aghast: ’_No Future_?’
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading He could only exclaim, again, like one aghast: ’_No Future_?’
(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 Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Galeazzo was amazed, discomfited.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
Bembo
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From this reading ’Nay,’ said Bembo, smiling, ’what is the heresy to reason or religion?
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading This unorthodoxy was the last to accommodate itself to his principles of conduct.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could only exclaim, again, like one aghast: ’_No Future_?’
debtsnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
discomfitednoun
people who are defeated
From this reading Galeazzo was amazed, discomfited.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading He could only exclaim, again, like one aghast: ’_No Future_?’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
Galeazzo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Galeazzo was amazed, discomfited.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could only exclaim, again, like one aghast: ’_No Future_?’
heresynounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading ’Nay,’ said Bembo, smiling, ’what is the heresy to reason or religion?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This unorthodoxy was the last to accommodate itself to his principles of conduct.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ’Nay,’ said Bembo, smiling, ’what is the heresy to reason or religion?
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This unorthodoxy was the last to accommodate itself to his principles of conduct.
immediately past
From this reading This unorthodoxy was the last to accommodate itself to his principles of conduct.
go away from a place
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He could only exclaim, again, like one aghast: ’_No Future_?’
an old word for “no”
From this reading ’Nay,’ said Bembo, smiling, ’what is the heresy to reason or religion?
not any; not one
From this reading He could only exclaim, again, like one aghast: ’_No Future_?’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This unorthodoxy was the last to accommodate itself to his principles of conduct.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He could only exclaim, again, like one aghast: ’_No Future_?’
and nothing more
From this reading He could only exclaim, again, like one aghast: ’_No Future_?’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ’Nay,’ said Bembo, smiling, ’what is the heresy to reason or religion?
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading This unorthodoxy was the last to accommodate itself to his principles of conduct.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading ’Nay,’ said Bembo, smiling, ’what is the heresy to reason or religion?
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading ’Nay,’ said Bembo, smiling, ’what is the heresy to reason or religion?
residuenounUS /ˈrezəduː/
matter that remains after something has been removed
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
reversionnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/
(law) an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor (or his heirs) at the end of some period (e.g., the death of the grantee)
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ’Nay,’ said Bembo, smiling, ’what is the heresy to reason or religion?
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading ’Nay,’ said Bembo, smiling, ’what is the heresy to reason or religion?
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This unorthodoxy was the last to accommodate itself to his principles of conduct.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This unorthodoxy was the last to accommodate itself to his principles of conduct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This unorthodoxy was the last to accommodate itself to his principles of conduct.
unmortgagedadjective
(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law
From this reading The Future to him was always an unmortgaged reversion, sufficient to pay off all debts to conscience and leave a handsome residue for income.
unorthodoxynoun
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading This unorthodoxy was the last to accommodate itself to his principles of conduct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Galeazzo was amazed, discomfited.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ’Nay,’ said Bembo, smiling, ’what is the heresy to reason or religion?
