used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DENIAL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Had Captain Rushton inclosed the receipt, that would have been sufficient, but it had probably gone to the bottom with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Had Captain Rushton inclosed the receipt, that would have been sufficient, but it had probably gone to the bottom with him.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
cognizantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzənt/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Robert left the superintendent's office in deep thought.
DENIALnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading A DENIAL.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
enforceverbUS /enˈfɔːrs/
ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
divisible by two
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Had Captain Rushton inclosed the receipt, that would have been sufficient, but it had probably gone to the bottom with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Had Captain Rushton inclosed the receipt, that would have been sufficient, but it had probably gone to the bottom with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robert left the superintendent's office in deep thought.
inclosed
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From this reading Had Captain Rushton inclosed the receipt, that would have been sufficient, but it had probably gone to the bottom with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Robert left the superintendent's office in deep thought.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
not any; not one
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Robert left the superintendent's office in deep thought.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Had Captain Rushton inclosed the receipt, that would have been sufficient, but it had probably gone to the bottom with him.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading Had Captain Rushton inclosed the receipt, that would have been sufficient, but it had probably gone to the bottom with him.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert left the superintendent's office in deep thought.
Rushton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Had Captain Rushton inclosed the receipt, that would have been sufficient, but it had probably gone to the bottom with him.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Had Captain Rushton inclosed the receipt, that would have been sufficient, but it had probably gone to the bottom with him.
a quantity of money
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
superintendent'snounUS /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtendənts/
possessive form of “superintendent” — a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Robert left the superintendent's office in deep thought.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Robert left the superintendent's office in deep thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Robert left the superintendent's office in deep thought.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
precisely as stated
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If any one had been cognizant of the transaction between Mr. Davis and his father it would have helped matters, but no one, so far as he knew, was even aware that his father had possessed so large a sum as five thousand dollars.
(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 He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had Captain Rushton inclosed the receipt, that would have been sufficient, but it had probably gone to the bottom with him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He understood very well that it would be impossible to enforce his claim without more satisfactory testimony than his father's letter.
