used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He would have felt no particular scruples against stealing it, but that would be rather dangerous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER ARREST.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading ANOTHER ARREST.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would have felt no particular scruples against stealing it, but that would be rather dangerous.
book-keeper
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From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would have felt no particular scruples against stealing it, but that would be rather dangerous.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He would have felt no particular scruples against stealing it, but that would be rather dangerous.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He was very much disappointed to think he must do without the watch which he had set his heart upon.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was very much disappointed to think he must do without the watch which he had set his heart upon.
at any time
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was very much disappointed to think he must do without the watch which he had set his heart upon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He would have felt no particular scruples against stealing it, but that would be rather dangerous.
Maguire
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From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
meanlyadverb
in a nasty ill-tempered manner
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
Micky
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From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was very much disappointed to think he must do without the watch which he had set his heart upon.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He was very much disappointed to think he must do without the watch which he had set his heart upon.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
not any; not one
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He would have felt no particular scruples against stealing it, but that would be rather dangerous.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
on the contrary
From this reading He would have felt no particular scruples against stealing it, but that would be rather dangerous.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He would have felt no particular scruples against stealing it, but that would be rather dangerous.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was very much disappointed to think he must do without the watch which he had set his heart upon.
have in common
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading He would have felt no particular scruples against stealing it, but that would be rather dangerous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that the book-keeper had acted meanly to him, and he meant to have his revenge if a good opportunity should ever offer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was very much disappointed to think he must do without the watch which he had set his heart upon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was very much disappointed to think he must do without the watch which he had set his heart upon.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very much disappointed to think he must do without the watch which he had set his heart upon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
look attentively
From this reading He was very much disappointed to think he must do without the watch which he had set his heart upon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Micky Maguire, as the reader will remember, was by no means satisfied with the compensation he received from Gilbert for his share in the plot which came so near proving disastrous to our friend Dick.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was very much disappointed to think he must do without the watch which he had set his heart upon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have felt no particular scruples against stealing it, but that would be rather dangerous.
