used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
Apjohn
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From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was quite sure not only that a later will had been made, but that it was in existence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading He was quite sure not only that a later will had been made, but that it was in existence.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that a great responsibility rested with him, and that this weighed upon him peculiarly at the present moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He felt that a great responsibility rested with him, and that this weighed upon him peculiarly at the present moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt that a great responsibility rested with him, and that this weighed upon him peculiarly at the present moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
and nothing more
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
immediately past
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was quite sure not only that a later will had been made, but that it was in existence.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was quite sure not only that a later will had been made, but that it was in existence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was quite sure not only that a later will had been made, but that it was in existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
and nothing more
From this reading He was quite sure not only that a later will had been made, but that it was in existence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading He felt that a great responsibility rested with him, and that this weighed upon him peculiarly at the present moment.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was quite sure not only that a later will had been made, but that it was in existence.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He felt that a great responsibility rested with him, and that this weighed upon him peculiarly at the present moment.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He felt that a great responsibility rested with him, and that this weighed upon him peculiarly at the present moment.
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
SendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was quite sure not only that a later will had been made, but that it was in existence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He felt that a great responsibility rested with him, and that this weighed upon him peculiarly at the present moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had picked up something further, and, conscious that he had done so by his own ingenuity, was for a moment triumphant.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading He felt that a great responsibility rested with him, and that this weighed upon him peculiarly at the present moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
at the time that
From this reading But when he came to think over it all alone,--and he spent many hours just at present in thinking of this matter,--he was less inclined to be self-satisfied.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He was quite sure not only that a later will had been made, but that it was in existence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt that a great responsibility rested with him, and that this weighed upon him peculiarly at the present moment.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mr Apjohn Sends for Assistance The last words in the last chapter were spoken by Mr Apjohn to his confidential clerk in a tone of triumph.
