used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW BENEDICT BECAME A BACHELOR.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
(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 If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
in addition
From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
BACHELORnounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading HOW BENEDICT BECAME A BACHELOR.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HOW BENEDICT BECAME A BACHELOR.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
BENEDICTnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading HOW BENEDICT BECAME A BACHELOR.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
Crompton
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From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
for a limitless time
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
HOW
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From this reading HOW BENEDICT BECAME A BACHELOR.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
imprudencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəns/
a lack of caution in practical affairs
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
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 not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
Might-be
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From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
Might-have-beennounUS /ˈmaɪtəvbɪn/
an event that could have occurred but never did
From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
and nothing more
From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
determined
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
worried and uneasy
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
splendors
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From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Nor had Crompton, in his eyes (as we have hinted), only the interest of Might-have-been; it had that of Might-be also.
(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 If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If not absolutely sanguine, he was certainly far from hopeless of fortune making him that great amends; at all events, while the opportunity was afforded him, which he well knew might be lost forever by his own imprudence, or through the caprice of another, he resolved not to neglect it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was restless, and eager to explore the splendors of the house, that had been so nearly his inheritance, for it was not without a stubborn contest that the law had deprived him of what he still believed to be his rights.
Yorke
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From this reading Notwithstanding the late hour at which Yorke retired to his sumptuous couch, he was up the next morning betimes.
