used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAVING A VICTIM Ned slept for some hours.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
Bost
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From this reading Mynheer Von Bost has never done a soul harm in his life.
the act of burning something
From this reading "I tell you, wife it is a burning shame.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
psychological suffering
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mynheer Von Bost has never done a soul harm in his life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SAVING A VICTIM Ned slept for some hours.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Mynheer Von Bost has never done a soul harm in his life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mynheer Von Bost has never done a soul harm in his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he woke he heard the landlord talking in loud tones in the passage outside.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When he woke he heard the landlord talking in loud tones in the passage outside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mynheer Von Bost has never done a soul harm in his life.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading SAVING A VICTIM Ned slept for some hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I tell you, wife it is a burning shame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he woke he heard the landlord talking in loud tones in the passage outside.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I tell you, wife it is a burning shame.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I tell you, wife it is a burning shame.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading When he woke he heard the landlord talking in loud tones in the passage outside.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mynheer Von Bost has never done a soul harm in his life.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading When he woke he heard the landlord talking in loud tones in the passage outside.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
Mynheer
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From this reading Mynheer Von Bost has never done a soul harm in his life.
Ned
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From this reading SAVING A VICTIM Ned slept for some hours.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mynheer Von Bost has never done a soul harm in his life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading When he woke he heard the landlord talking in loud tones in the passage outside.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading When he woke he heard the landlord talking in loud tones in the passage outside.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
SAVINGnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading SAVING A VICTIM Ned slept for some hours.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "I tell you, wife it is a burning shame.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading SAVING A VICTIM Ned slept for some hours.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SAVING A VICTIM Ned slept for some hours.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Mynheer Von Bost has never done a soul harm in his life.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading When he woke he heard the landlord talking in loud tones in the passage outside.
express in words
From this reading "I tell you, wife it is a burning shame.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he woke he heard the landlord talking in loud tones in the passage outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading When he woke he heard the landlord talking in loud tones in the passage outside.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading SAVING A VICTIM Ned slept for some hours.
Von
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From this reading Mynheer Von Bost has never done a soul harm in his life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
at the time that
From this reading When he woke he heard the landlord talking in loud tones in the passage outside.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "I tell you, wife it is a burning shame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has always been ready to open his purse strings in case of distress; he is a man that does not meddle in any way with politics.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading When he woke he heard the landlord talking in loud tones in the passage outside.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I tell you, wife it is a burning shame.