used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DERELICT Raymond Copley went back into the house in a thoughtful mood.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The much-envied and much-talked-of millionaire was not particularly happy.
any thing at all
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE DERELICT Raymond Copley went back into the house in a thoughtful mood.
bankersnounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
plural of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
CopleynounUS /ˈkɑːpli/
American painter who did portraits of Paul Revere and John Hancock before fleeing to England to avoid the American Revolution (1738-1815)
From this reading THE DERELICT Raymond Copley went back into the house in a thoughtful mood.
approval
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
cynicallyadverbUS /ˈsɪnɪkəli/
with cynicism; in a cynical manner
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
DERELICTadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading THE DERELICT Raymond Copley went back into the house in a thoughtful mood.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
divisible by two
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
to an extreme degree
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The much-envied and much-talked-of millionaire was not particularly happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE DERELICT Raymond Copley went back into the house in a thoughtful mood.
ten 10s
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DERELICT Raymond Copley went back into the house in a thoughtful mood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE DERELICT Raymond Copley went back into the house in a thoughtful mood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading The much-envied and much-talked-of millionaire was not particularly happy.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading THE DERELICT Raymond Copley went back into the house in a thoughtful mood.
much-envied
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From this reading The much-envied and much-talked-of millionaire was not particularly happy.
much-talked-of
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From this reading The much-envied and much-talked-of millionaire was not particularly happy.
not any; not one
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The much-envied and much-talked-of millionaire was not particularly happy.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
come into possession of
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The much-envied and much-talked-of millionaire was not particularly happy.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
Raymond
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From this reading THE DERELICT Raymond Copley went back into the house in a thoughtful mood.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DERELICT Raymond Copley went back into the house in a thoughtful mood.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading THE DERELICT Raymond Copley went back into the house in a thoughtful mood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
except if; if not
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The much-envied and much-talked-of millionaire was not particularly happy.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading It was easy, as he often cynically observed, to obtain almost unlimited credit upon the strength of his fictitious wealth, but exceedingly difficult to raise even a hundred pounds in the City.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE DERELICT Raymond Copley went back into the house in a thoughtful mood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had a good deal to occupy his attention and had reached a crisis in his affairs which was likely to prove awkward unless something turned up speedily.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had practically no security to offer his bankers, and dared not do anything that would suggest to an outsider that he was in want of ready cash.
