used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
Bigiel
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From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
fearless and daring
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
enticeverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪs/
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
communicated in words
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
for this reason
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
immediately past
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
mercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
moderationnounUS /ˌmɑːdərˈeɪʃən/
quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
absolutely essential
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
and nothing more
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
others
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From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
solidlyadverbUS /ˈsɑːlədli/
as an undiversified whole
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
Stanislav
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From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
propel through the air
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
undertakingsnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋz/
plural of “undertaking” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
being of use or service
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Bigiel persuaded Pan Stanislav emphatically not to extend the house, and not to throw himself too hurriedly into undertakings of various sorts.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pan Stanislav agreed that it was necessary to show moderation, especially in success; but he complained that he could not find a career in the house, and that he wanted to produce something.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have created," said he, "an honorable mercantile firm of a kind rare in this country; hence we are useful."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He maintained that from gratitude alone they ought to continue a business through which they had almost doubled their property.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the same time he expressed the conviction that they would show more sense if at this juncture specially they managed matters with care and solidly, and that their first bold speculation, though it had been fortunate, should not only not entice them to others, but should be the last.
