used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Though he lived far within his income, he had the mania for collection and gratified it.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
Crum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
economistnounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmɪst/
an expert in the science of economics
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I will explain further.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Though he lived far within his income, he had the mania for collection and gratified it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I will explain further.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Though he lived far within his income, he had the mania for collection and gratified it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though he lived far within his income, he had the mania for collection and gratified it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though he lived far within his income, he had the mania for collection and gratified it.
Heatherslie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he lived far within his income, he had the mania for collection and gratified it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will explain further.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Though he lived far within his income, he had the mania for collection and gratified it.
incompatibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/
not compatible
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
intrinsicallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪkəli/
with respect to its inherent nature
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though he lived far within his income, he had the mania for collection and gratified it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Though he lived far within his income, he had the mania for collection and gratified it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading Though he lived far within his income, he had the mania for collection and gratified it.
marketableadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrkətəbəl/
being in demand by especially employers
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
and nothing more
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
and nothing more
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he lived far within his income, he had the mania for collection and gratified it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
ViscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The late Viscount Heatherslie,” said Mr. Crum, tapping the desk before him like a schoolmaster demanding silence for a lecture, “was a collector, and at the same time an economist.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he did this by making it a rule never to buy what had a merely temporary or sentimental value, but only what was likely to be intrinsically marketable.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Though he lived far within his income, he had the mania for collection and gratified it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading These you will probably think are walks in life entirely incompatible one with the other.
