aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was an impertinence their expecting _him_ to think about it.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an impertinence their expecting _him_ to think about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
any thing at all
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
BaronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading The Baronet Pursues.
Baronet's
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From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
Crowe
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From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
else
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From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
divisible by two
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was an impertinence their expecting _him_ to think about it.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was an impertinence their expecting _him_ to think about it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading It was an impertinence their expecting _him_ to think about it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an impertinence their expecting _him_ to think about it.
Jekyl
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From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
the literary culture
From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
MarlowenounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
not one, and not any
From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
Pelternoun
a heavy rain
From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
PursuesverbUS /pərˈsuːz/
third-person singular of “pursue” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading The Baronet Pursues.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Baronet Pursues.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The Baronet's notion was that the legal firm in question ought to think and even dream of nothing else than his business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
at the time that
From this reading Sir Jekyl Marlowe was vexed when the letters came, and none from Pelter and Crowe.
which person or people
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading There are people who expect miracles from their doctors and lawyers, and, in proportion to their accustomed health and prosperity, are unreasonable when anything goes wrong.
