used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
consider or hold as true
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
matters of personal concern
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
(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 "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
for the reason that
From this reading Because of the power he had through his possession of the patented process he was known.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His place in the community had been fixed by what he took from the community.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His place in the community had been fixed by what he took from the community.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading His place in the community had been fixed by what he took from the community.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
dishonestadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnəst/
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading His place in the community had been fixed by what he took from the community.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His place in the community had been fixed by what he took from the community.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
INTERPRETERnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Because of the power he had through his possession of the patented process he was known.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
something that is lost
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
held dear
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
Martin'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtənz/
possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
the force of workers available
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
Millsburgh
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From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
absolutely essential
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
and nothing more
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
patentedadjectiveUS /ˈpætəntɪd/
(of devices and processes) protected by patent
From this reading Because of the power he had through his possession of the patented process he was known.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His place in the community had been fixed by what he took from the community.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Because of the power he had through his possession of the patented process he was known.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Because of the power he had through his possession of the patented process he was known.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Because of the power he had through his possession of the patented process he was known.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Because of the power he had through his possession of the patented process he was known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His place in the community had been fixed by what he took from the community.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In business circles his reputation for deals that were always carefully legal but often obviously dishonest had caused the men he met to accept him only so far as their affairs made the contact necessary.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His place in the community had been fixed by what he took from the community.
which person or people
From this reading "JEST LIKE THE INTERPRETER SAID" It is doubtful if in all Millsburgh there was a soul who felt a personal loss in the passing of their "esteemed citizen" Adam Ward.
a late time of life
From this reading During the years that followed his betrayal of Peter Martin's friendship the man had never made a friend who loved him for himself--who believed in him or trusted him.
