used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I procured a new lodging.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
(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 I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
arrear
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From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
biasnounUS /ˈbaɪəs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Still I had the joint considerations pressing upon me of security and subsistence.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I procured a new lodging.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Still I had the joint considerations pressing upon me of security and subsistence.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading I procured a new lodging.
Marney's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I procured a new lodging.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
and nothing more
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Still I had the joint considerations pressing upon me of security and subsistence.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading I procured a new lodging.
bring forth or yield
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
redoublingverbUS /riˈdʌbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “redouble” — double in magnitude, extent, or intensity
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Still I had the joint considerations pressing upon me of security and subsistence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still I had the joint considerations pressing upon me of security and subsistence.
subsistencenounUS /səbˈsɪstəns/
minimal (or marginal) resources for subsisting
From this reading Still I had the joint considerations pressing upon me of security and subsistence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had some small remains of the produce of my former industry; but this was but small, for my employer was in arrear with me, and I did not choose in any method to apply to him for payment.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
look attentively
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was however unable to conjecture through what means danger had approached me; and had therefore only the unsatisfactory remedy of redoubling my watch upon all my actions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading By some bias of the mind, it may be, gratifying itself with images of peril, I inclined to believe that Mrs. Marney's alarm had not been without foundation.
