used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
matters of personal concern
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
(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 Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
avocationnounUS /ˌævəˈkeɪʃən/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wondered what Mr. Haliburton's game might be.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading What was he doing behind Lance Gaymer?
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
brotherlyadjectiveUS /ˈbrʌðərli/
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
CHARITYnounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
deem to be
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
CUEnounUS /kjuː/
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading What was he doing behind Lance Gaymer?
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
to an extreme degree
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
far-reaching
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From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He wondered what Mr. Haliburton's game might be.
Gaymer
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From this reading What was he doing behind Lance Gaymer?
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
Haliburton
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From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
Haliburton's
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From this reading He wondered what Mr. Haliburton's game might be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered what Mr. Haliburton's game might be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
Hughie
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
JOAN
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading What was he doing behind Lance Gaymer?
Lance'snounUS /ˈlænsɪz/
possessive form of “lance” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
Marrable's
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From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
and nothing more
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He wondered what Mr. Haliburton's game might be.
MISSESnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He wondered what Mr. Haliburton's game might be.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
NutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
and nothing more
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
pokingnounUS /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
readjustverbUS /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/
adjust anew
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
SUFFERETH
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From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
triteadjectiveUS /traɪt/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
understandableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstændəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
unsymmetricaladjective
lacking symmetry
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was he doing behind Lance Gaymer?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He wondered what Mr. Haliburton's game might be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
belonging to which person
From this reading Was that picturesque ruffian a genuine friend of Lance's, enlisted in a brotherly endeavour to readjust Jimmy Marrable's exceedingly unsymmetrical disposition of his property, or was he merely a member of that far-reaching and conspicuously able fraternity (known in sporting circles as "The Nuts"), to whom all mankind is fair game, and whose one article of faith is a trite proverb on the subject of a fool and his money, pursuing his ordinary avocation of "making a bit"?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That the latter might consider himself justified in poking his nose into his only sister's affairs was understandable enough--but why drag in Haliburton?
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered what Mr. Haliburton's game might be.
showing curiosity
From this reading IN WHICH CHARITY SUFFERETH LONG, AND JOAN MISSES HER CUE Hughie spent the next few months chiefly in wondering.
