used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "For the follow, say a Chateaubriand."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Conrad could not know that.
Chateaubriandnoun
French statesman and writer; considered a precursor of the romantic movement in France (1768-1848)
From this reading "For the follow, say a Chateaubriand."
conjuringnounUS /ˈkɑːndʒərɪŋ/
calling up a spirit or devil
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading "I want something substantial," said Conrad gravely, shaking his head.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Conrad could not know that.
couldn't
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From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
take in solid food
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "For the follow, say a Chateaubriand."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For the follow, say a Chateaubriand."
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "I want something substantial," said Conrad gravely, shaking his head.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
half-sovereigns
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From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I want something substantial," said Conrad gravely, shaking his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I want something substantial," said Conrad gravely, shaking his head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want something substantial," said Conrad gravely, shaking his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
inventingverbUS /ˌɪnˈventɪŋ/
-ing form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But Conrad could not know that.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Conrad could not know that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
puddingsnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋz/
plural of “pudding” — any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
Rosalind
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From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want something substantial," said Conrad gravely, shaking his head.
express in words
From this reading "For the follow, say a Chateaubriand."
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "I want something substantial," said Conrad gravely, shaking his head.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I want something substantial," said Conrad gravely, shaking his head.
steaksnounUS /steɪks/
plural of “steak” — a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading "I want something substantial," said Conrad gravely, shaking his head.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "For the follow, say a Chateaubriand."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days had passed, and in his mind a new and disquieting thought had risen--the thought that Rosalind couldn't pay for enough to eat.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want something substantial," said Conrad gravely, shaking his head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Truly she was paying for a great deal to eat, conjuring steaks and puddings on to the tables of a dozen lodgings, and inventing strange stories to account for her having half-sovereigns to lend.
