used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Roderick Barclugh was possessed of wonderful resources to accomplish his ends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The FitzMaurice dinner and the reception at Dorminghurst were revelations to Roderick Barclugh.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
Arnold'snounUS /ˈɑːrnəldz/
possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Arnold’s cupidity must be tried at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The FitzMaurice dinner and the reception at Dorminghurst were revelations to Roderick Barclugh.
Barclugh
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From this reading The FitzMaurice dinner and the reception at Dorminghurst were revelations to Roderick Barclugh.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Arnold’s cupidity must be tried at once.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
controllingadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/
able to control or determine policy
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
cupiditynounUS /kjuːˈpɪdɪti/
extreme greed for material wealth
From this reading Arnold’s cupidity must be tried at once.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The FitzMaurice dinner and the reception at Dorminghurst were revelations to Roderick Barclugh.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
Dorminghurst
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From this reading The FitzMaurice dinner and the reception at Dorminghurst were revelations to Roderick Barclugh.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Roderick Barclugh was possessed of wonderful resources to accomplish his ends.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
FitzMaurice
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From this reading The FitzMaurice dinner and the reception at Dorminghurst were revelations to Roderick Barclugh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roderick Barclugh was possessed of wonderful resources to accomplish his ends.
Holker
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From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Arnold’s cupidity must be tried at once.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
not any; not one
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
on one occasion
From this reading Arnold’s cupidity must be tried at once.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Roderick Barclugh was possessed of wonderful resources to accomplish his ends.
Privateernoun
an officer or crew member of a privateer
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The FitzMaurice dinner and the reception at Dorminghurst were revelations to Roderick Barclugh.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Roderick Barclugh was possessed of wonderful resources to accomplish his ends.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The FitzMaurice dinner and the reception at Dorminghurst were revelations to Roderick Barclugh.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
Roderick
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From this reading The FitzMaurice dinner and the reception at Dorminghurst were revelations to Roderick Barclugh.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
transport commercially
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The FitzMaurice dinner and the reception at Dorminghurst were revelations to Roderick Barclugh.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He learned that Arnold had a passion for luxury and no discretion as to its cost; then he became convinced that the lawyers and clergy and merchants feared a democratic form of government.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The FitzMaurice dinner and the reception at Dorminghurst were revelations to Roderick Barclugh.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Arnold’s cupidity must be tried at once.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roderick Barclugh was possessed of wonderful resources to accomplish his ends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The FitzMaurice dinner and the reception at Dorminghurst were revelations to Roderick Barclugh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next morning very early he sent his clerk for Captain Samuel Risk of the Privateer Holker, in which ship he held the controlling interest.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Roderick Barclugh was possessed of wonderful resources to accomplish his ends.
