Chapter XII · A Contract

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

grow by addition

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

(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 It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

plural of “amendment” — the act of amending or correcting

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

any thing at all

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

confined by bonds

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

(Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was a document.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

an associate that one works with

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

an Italian woman of rank

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

take in liquids

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

take in solid food

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

and nothing more

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

plural of “patron” — a regular customer

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

yielding material gain or profit

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

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From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

pay back

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

in a resolute manner

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was a document.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

precisely as stated

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But there was a document.

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From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

at the time that

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

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From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading She showed, with a force derived from great experience, that theirs was a profession wherein there was much to learn; that the initial stages developed very few of those gifts which won popular applause; that, consequently, the neophyte was anything but a profitable colleague; and it was only when his education was perfected that he could be expected to repay the cost of his early instruction.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I am not certain that a great ‘Impressario’ of Paris or London would have deemed the document which bound Gerald to his new master a very formal instrument.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was written on a fly-leaf of old Babbo’s Breviary, and set forth duly that for certain services to be afterward detailed, ‘_un certo Gherardi_’--so was he called--was to eat, and drink, and be clothed; always providing that there was meat, and drink, and wearables to give him; with certain benefices--small contingent remainders--to accrue when times were prosperous and patrons generous, and all this for the term of a twelvemonth.

a late time of life

From this reading Donna Gaetana stoutly fought for five years, then three, and then two: but she was beaten in all her amendments, though she argued her case ably.