600,000
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From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
acceleratedadjectiveUS /ækˈseləreɪtɪd/
speeded up, as of an academic course
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
anew
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
in addition
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
being joined in close association
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
Belle's
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From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
for the most part
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
a state at a particular time
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
Cossey
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From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
Cossey's
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From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The paralysis which the doctors feared had not shown itself.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The paralysis which the doctors feared had not shown itself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
set up or found
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The paralysis which the doctors feared had not shown itself.
go away from a place
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
miserlyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪzərli/
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
not any; not one
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The paralysis which the doctors feared had not shown itself.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
and nothing more
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
paralysisnounUS /pərˈæləsəs/
loss of the ability to move a body part
From this reading The paralysis which the doctors feared had not shown itself.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
PROPHESIESverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪz/
third-person singular of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
have in common
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The paralysis which the doctors feared had not shown itself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
a male human offspring
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the first place the miserly old banker, Edward Cossey’s father, had died, his death being accelerated by the shock of his son’s accident.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading GEORGE PROPHESIES AGAIN Six weeks passed, and in that time several things happened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The paralysis which the doctors feared had not shown itself.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading On his will being opened, it was found that property and money to no less a value than 600,000 pounds passed under it to Edward absolutely, the only condition attached being that he should continue in the house of Cossey and Son and leave a certain share of his fortune in the business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Edward Cossey also, thanks chiefly to Belle’s tender nursing, had almost recovered, with one exception—he was, and would be for life, stone deaf in the right ear.
