Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

thinking again about a choice previously made

From this reading But that was an afterthought, and the bet was made with another bookmaker at reduced odds.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

a quantity of money

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But that was an afterthought, and the bet was made with another bookmaker at reduced odds.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But that was an afterthought, and the bet was made with another bookmaker at reduced odds.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But that was an afterthought, and the bet was made with another bookmaker at reduced odds.

having a back or backing, usually of a specified type

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

plural of “banknote” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

maintain with or as if with a bet

From this reading But that was an afterthought, and the bet was made with another bookmaker at reduced odds.

a maker of books; someone who edits or publishes or binds books

From this reading But that was an afterthought, and the bet was made with another bookmaker at reduced odds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that was an afterthought, and the bet was made with another bookmaker at reduced odds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He slipped Dale's money into an envelope, and took thirty pounds to be exchanged for notes by the hotel's cashier.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money

From this reading He slipped Dale's money into an envelope, and took thirty pounds to be exchanged for notes by the hotel's cashier.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

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From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading He slipped Dale's money into an envelope, and took thirty pounds to be exchanged for notes by the hotel's cashier.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading He slipped Dale's money into an envelope, and took thirty pounds to be exchanged for notes by the hotel's cashier.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

coins made of gold

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

possessive form of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He slipped Dale's money into an envelope, and took thirty pounds to be exchanged for notes by the hotel's cashier.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He slipped Dale's money into an envelope, and took thirty pounds to be exchanged for notes by the hotel's cashier.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But that was an afterthought, and the bet was made with another bookmaker at reduced odds.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He slipped Dale's money into an envelope, and took thirty pounds to be exchanged for notes by the hotel's cashier.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading He slipped Dale's money into an envelope, and took thirty pounds to be exchanged for notes by the hotel's cashier.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading But that was an afterthought, and the bet was made with another bookmaker at reduced odds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

more desirable than another

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading But that was an afterthought, and the bet was made with another bookmaker at reduced odds.

To recall to mind.

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

cause to become

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading He slipped Dale's money into an envelope, and took thirty pounds to be exchanged for notes by the hotel's cashier.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading He slipped Dale's money into an envelope, and took thirty pounds to be exchanged for notes by the hotel's cashier.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He slipped Dale's money into an envelope, and took thirty pounds to be exchanged for notes by the hotel's cashier.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

up to a particular time

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other

From this reading It was quite true, as he told Mrs. Devar, that he had backed Vendetta for a small stake on his own account.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.

in or at the place that

From this reading Altogether, including the few sovereigns in his possession at the beginning of the day, he counted nearly fifty pounds in gold, an exceptionally large amount to be carried in England, where considerations of weight alone render banknotes preferable.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But that was an afterthought, and the bet was made with another bookmaker at reduced odds.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading SOME EMOTIONS--WITHOUT A MORAL Not until he was dressing, and the contents of his pockets were spread on a table, did Medenham remember Dale's commission.