used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
brokersnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
permission to do something
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
Conway
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From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The market looked so uncertain, however, that he decided to sell, though he only made himself whole.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading To escape loss hardly satisfied him, when it was so essential to make money.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading To escape loss hardly satisfied him, when it was so essential to make money.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
only a very short time before
From this reading To escape loss hardly satisfied him, when it was so essential to make money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The market looked so uncertain, however, that he decided to sell, though he only made himself whole.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
HIGHWAYnounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading TWO KNIGHTS OF THE HIGHWAY.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The market looked so uncertain, however, that he decided to sell, though he only made himself whole.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The market looked so uncertain, however, that he decided to sell, though he only made himself whole.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To escape loss hardly satisfied him, when it was so essential to make money.
KNIGHTSnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading TWO KNIGHTS OF THE HIGHWAY.
for more time
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The market looked so uncertain, however, that he decided to sell, though he only made himself whole.
something that is lost
From this reading To escape loss hardly satisfied him, when it was so essential to make money.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The market looked so uncertain, however, that he decided to sell, though he only made himself whole.
engage in
From this reading To escape loss hardly satisfied him, when it was so essential to make money.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading The market looked so uncertain, however, that he decided to sell, though he only made himself whole.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading To escape loss hardly satisfied him, when it was so essential to make money.
not any; not one
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO KNIGHTS OF THE HIGHWAY.
and nothing more
From this reading The market looked so uncertain, however, that he decided to sell, though he only made himself whole.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading To escape loss hardly satisfied him, when it was so essential to make money.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading The market looked so uncertain, however, that he decided to sell, though he only made himself whole.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
StocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
Talbot'snounUS /ˈtælbəts/
possessive form of “talbot” — English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO KNIGHTS OF THE HIGHWAY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The market looked so uncertain, however, that he decided to sell, though he only made himself whole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO KNIGHTS OF THE HIGHWAY.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading The market looked so uncertain, however, that he decided to sell, though he only made himself whole.
except if; if not
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
directed up
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To escape loss hardly satisfied him, when it was so essential to make money.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
at the time that
From this reading To escape loss hardly satisfied him, when it was so essential to make money.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The market looked so uncertain, however, that he decided to sell, though he only made himself whole.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was deeply in love with Virginia Conway, but there was no hope of obtaining her consent to a marriage unless he could raise money enough to gratify her desires.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Stocks took an upward turn, so that Talbot's brokers were willing to carry them for him longer without an increase of margin.
