used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Michael foresaw that he would make money by them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
having made preparations
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
expendedverbUS /ɪkˈspendɪd/
past form of “expend” — use up, consume fully
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Michael foresaw that he would make money by them.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
obtain
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
engage in
From this reading Michael foresaw that he would make money by them.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Michael foresaw that he would make money by them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
others
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From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
express the need or desire for
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
not in physical motion
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
a quantity of money
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Michael foresaw that he would make money by them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he examined them more fully, he was disposed to congratulate himself on the bargain he had made.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true his returns would come in slowly; but nevertheless, he must in time gain a handsome profit on the sum he had expended.
UNRIGHTEOUSadjective
not righteous
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were several valuable old books in the lot, and others which, if less aged, were much in request.
in the company of; together with
From this reading UNRIGHTEOUS GAIN ON the following day, Michael was still busy with the late professor's books.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Michael foresaw that he would make money by them.
