used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He got round to the back door, under the room where Pierre slept.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
carefully weighed
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He got round to the back door, under the room where Pierre slept.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading He knew that he would not be out fishing then, as the weather would have prevented him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
the act of giving
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
coins made of gold
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He got round to the back door, under the room where Pierre slept.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that he would not be out fishing then, as the weather would have prevented him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
Jeannette
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From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that he would not be out fishing then, as the weather would have prevented him.
engage in
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He knew that he would not be out fishing then, as the weather would have prevented him.
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading He got round to the back door, under the room where Pierre slept.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He knew that he would not be out fishing then, as the weather would have prevented him.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
precisely, exactly
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He got round to the back door, under the room where Pierre slept.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He got round to the back door, under the room where Pierre slept.
have in common
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He got round to the back door, under the room where Pierre slept.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
carry out
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He knew that he would not be out fishing then, as the weather would have prevented him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He got round to the back door, under the room where Pierre slept.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He got round to the back door, under the room where Pierre slept.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He knew that he would not be out fishing then, as the weather would have prevented him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading However, he was doing what was right in giving them the opportunity of possessing themselves of the treasure, though he considered that he could not take it himself.
in or at the place that
From this reading He got round to the back door, under the room where Pierre slept.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There might be some difficulty in getting the goods away without being discovered, which would be a pity, as they were of as much value as the boxes of gold.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would make their fortunes, and Jeannette would be the richest heiress in the neighbourhood; for, of course, he would bargain that she should have a good share.
