used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
in actual fact
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
(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 _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
in addition
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
a state at a particular time
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
etc
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From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
at any time
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
set up or found
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
ten 10s
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
investmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənts/
plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
immediately past
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
something that is lost
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
the force of workers available
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
messuages
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
a particular point in time
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
used to form the superlative
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
a brief written record
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
ProsperverbUS /ˈprɑːspər/
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
seventy-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈsevəntifaɪv/
being five more than seventy
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
a quantity of money
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
trebledverbUS /ˈtrebəld/
past form of “treble” — sing treble
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
valuationsnounUS /væljuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “valuation” — an appraisal of the value of something
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So to it we set, casting up figures, comparing accounts, and so forth, best part of the day, and in the end I came away convinced that he was the most scrupulous, honest steward ever man had.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But for better assurance on this head, I spent the remainder of the week in visiting the farms, messuages, etc., on his rent roll, and found them all in excellent condition, and held by good substantial men, nothing in any particular but what he represented it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He showed me, also, that in all his valuations he had set off a large sum for loss by accident of fire, war, etc., so that actually at the present moment the estate, which he reckoned at seventy-five thousand pounds, was worth at the least one hundred and twenty-five thousand.
writnounUS /rɪt/
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading _Prosper as well as any thieves may; but Dawson greatly tormented._ The next morning I went to Simon at his lodge house, having writ him a note overnight to prepare him for my visit, and there I found him, with all his books and papers ready for my examination.
a late time of life
From this reading And, truly, it appeared that by his prudent investments and careful management he had trebled the value of the estate, and more, in the last ten years.
