matters of personal concern
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
any thing at all
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
COLLAPSEnounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
coughverbUS /kɑːf/
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
discriminateverbUS /dɪˈskrɪməneɪt/
recognize or perceive the difference
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
discriminationnounUS /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
exhaustingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/
having a debilitating effect
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
set up or found
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
indictmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
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 Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
liabilitiesnounUS /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlətiz/
anything that is owed to someone else
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
money-lender
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
monthlynounUS /ˈmʌnθli/
a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year)
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
not any; not one
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
and nothing more
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
opprobriousadjective
expressing offensive reproach
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
overtakingnounUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkɪŋ/
going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
paymentsnounUS /ˈpeɪmənts/
plural of “payment” — a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
smoothernounUS /ˈsmuːðər/
a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
required or under orders
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
hard to endure
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now please understand that I am bringing no indictment against the money-lender, or mean anything opprobrious in speaking of him in that way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
at the time that
From this reading Moreover, I began to receive unmistakable warnings that my physical capacity was becoming unequal to the constant strain I put upon it, although I only knew that my morning cough was more exhausting than it had been, and that I always awoke in the morning feeling dreadfully tired, much more so indeed than when I went to bed.
which person or people
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first immediately unpleasant result of this discrimination or attempted preference was in connection with my latter loan.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading COLLAPSE It must not be supposed that in other directions my affairs had got any smoother as time went on; nor that, although I worked as hard as flesh and blood would permit, that I succeeded in overtaking any of my liabilities.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And always I found myself unable to keep up those terribly punctual monthly payments, and trying to discriminate between people who would be put off and people who wouldn't.
