used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
(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 All that is necessary for you to know, is soon told.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Matters of business are never, I think, very interesting to young persons.
Arnott
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From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
Arnott's
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From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Matters of business are never, I think, very interesting to young persons.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All that is necessary for you to know, is soon told.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Matters of business are never, I think, very interesting to young persons.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Matters of business are never, I think, very interesting to young persons.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that is necessary for you to know, is soon told.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All that is necessary for you to know, is soon told.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
for more time
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Matters of business are never, I think, very interesting to young persons.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
absolutely essential
From this reading All that is necessary for you to know, is soon told.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Matters of business are never, I think, very interesting to young persons.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Matters of business are never, I think, very interesting to young persons.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
perplexities
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From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Matters of business are never, I think, very interesting to young persons.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
in the near future
From this reading All that is necessary for you to know, is soon told.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
a quantity of money
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
the rays of the sun
From this reading CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that is necessary for you to know, is soon told.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Matters of business are never, I think, very interesting to young persons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Matters of business are never, I think, very interesting to young persons.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading All that is necessary for you to know, is soon told.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
precisely as stated
From this reading Matters of business are never, I think, very interesting to young persons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. Arnott had some years before placed in the hands of a merchant, who was an old and valued friend, a large sum of money to be employed for him--so large a sum that, if lost, he would be no longer a wealthy man.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I will not, therefore, attempt to give you a very particular account of the circumstances from which Mr. Arnott's present perplexities and his wife's sorrowful anticipations arose.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Matters of business are never, I think, very interesting to young persons.
