used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And he had anxieties on another score.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
besettingverbUS /bɪˈsetɪŋ/
inflected form of “beset” — annoy continually or chronically
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
Birchin
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From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
Buckingham
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From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
clothiersnounUS /ˈkloʊðjərz/
plural of “clothier” — a merchant who sells men's clothing
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading For he had practised no husbanding of his comparatively slender funds.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
dwindlingadjectiveUS /ˈdwɪndəlɪŋ/
gradually decreasing until little remains
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
divisible by two
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
set up or found
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading For he had practised no husbanding of his comparatively slender funds.
gamingnounUS /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For he had practised no husbanding of his comparatively slender funds.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
HarpnounUS /hɑːrp/
a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
for this reason
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
Holles
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From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
husbanding
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From this reading For he had practised no husbanding of his comparatively slender funds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
a narrow way or road
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
immediately past
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
not any; not one
From this reading For he had practised no husbanding of his comparatively slender funds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And he had anxieties on another score.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
Paternosternoun
(Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as “our father”
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading For he had practised no husbanding of his comparatively slender funds.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
cut with a saw
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading And he had anxieties on another score.
second-hand
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From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading For he had practised no husbanding of his comparatively slender funds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
well-lodged
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From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
which person or people
From this reading Hence in the end he found himself fretted by the continued silence of the Duke who had led him into so confident a state of hope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was well-lodged, ate and drank of the best, ruffled it in one or the other of two handsome suits which he had purchased from the second-hand clothiers in Birchin Lane,--considering this more prudent and economical than a return to the shops of Paternoster Row,--and he had even indulged with indifferent fortune a passion for gaming, which was one of his besetting sins.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading DESPAIR For three weeks Colonel Holles waited in vain at The Harp in Wood Street for the promised message from His Grace of Buckingham, and his anxieties began to grow at last in a measure as he saw his resources dwindling.
