used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
in addition
From this reading Not merely the home was in danger, but Tom's position and career, also Tom's solvency.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From such neglect to blank effrontery and defiance looked as though it would be but a short step.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading From such neglect to blank effrontery and defiance looked as though it would be but a short step.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not merely the home was in danger, but Tom's position and career, also Tom's solvency.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Not merely the home was in danger, but Tom's position and career, also Tom's solvency.
Courtlands
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From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Not merely the home was in danger, but Tom's position and career, also Tom's solvency.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading From such neglect to blank effrontery and defiance looked as though it would be but a short step.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
effronterynounUS /ɪˈfrʌntəri/
audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
From this reading From such neglect to blank effrontery and defiance looked as though it would be but a short step.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grantley Imason, who had a real friendship for Tom, interested himself in them.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Grantley Imason, who had a real friendship for Tom, interested himself in them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From such neglect to blank effrontery and defiance looked as though it would be but a short step.
Grantley
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From this reading Grantley Imason, who had a real friendship for Tom, interested himself in them.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grantley Imason, who had a real friendship for Tom, interested himself in them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Grantley Imason, who had a real friendship for Tom, interested himself in them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Not merely the home was in danger, but Tom's position and career, also Tom's solvency.
hopelessnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
Imason
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From this reading Grantley Imason, who had a real friendship for Tom, interested himself in them.
imminentlyadverbUS /ˈɪmənəntli/
in an imminent manner
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grantley Imason, who had a real friendship for Tom, interested himself in them.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Grantley Imason, who had a real friendship for Tom, interested himself in them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From such neglect to blank effrontery and defiance looked as though it would be but a short step.
and nothing more
From this reading Not merely the home was in danger, but Tom's position and career, also Tom's solvency.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not merely the home was in danger, but Tom's position and career, also Tom's solvency.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Not merely the home was in danger, but Tom's position and career, also Tom's solvency.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Grantley Imason, who had a real friendship for Tom, interested himself in them.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading From such neglect to blank effrontery and defiance looked as though it would be but a short step.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
solvencynounUS /ˈsɔːlvənsi/
the ability to meet maturing obligations as they come due
From this reading Not merely the home was in danger, but Tom's position and career, also Tom's solvency.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading From such neglect to blank effrontery and defiance looked as though it would be but a short step.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading From such neglect to blank effrontery and defiance looked as though it would be but a short step.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Grantley Imason, who had a real friendship for Tom, interested himself in them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From such neglect to blank effrontery and defiance looked as though it would be but a short step.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
male cat
From this reading Grantley Imason, who had a real friendship for Tom, interested himself in them.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Not merely the home was in danger, but Tom's position and career, also Tom's solvency.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
the act of using
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not merely the home was in danger, but Tom's position and career, also Tom's solvency.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SUCCESSFUL MISSION Efforts were on foot to avert the scandal and public disaster which so imminently threatened the Courtlands.
which person or people
From this reading Grantley Imason, who had a real friendship for Tom, interested himself in them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had always lived up to his income; now, without doubt, he was spending sums far beyond it; and, as has been seen, the precautions which he had declared he would use were falling into neglect as the sense of hopelessness grew upon his mind.
