used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Waiting for a Situation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
(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 then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
dressing-case
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From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
take in liquids
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
Edgar'snounUS /ˈedɡərz/
possessive form of “edgar” — the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Waiting for a Situation.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
landladies
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From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
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 Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
the force of workers available
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
in motion
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
not any; not one
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
Piccadilly
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From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
portmanteaus
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From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
preposterouslyadverb
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
except for; apart from
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Waiting for a Situation.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
precisely as stated
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Waiting for a Situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
which person or people
From this reading But then he reflected to himself that moving is always expensive--(he possessed two portmanteaus, a box of books, and a dressing-case, all of which could have gone in a cab)--and that very probably he might fall among thieves, and get into the hands of one of those proverbial landladies who steal the tea, and drink the brandy, in which case it would be no economy at all to save a few shillings on rent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He made elaborate calculations upon various pieces of paper, by which he made out that with economy, he could perfectly well live upon his twenty pounds for two months.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading To be sure his rent in these rooms in Piccadilly was preposterously high, and could not by any means be brought within that calculation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Edgar’s calculations, which he began next morning, and carried on for a great many days after, were of a kind which many men have made before him, that it would be foolish to call them original.
