used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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from one side of something to the other
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All-seeing
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From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each one of us is devoted to an ideal, Mr. Spruce."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
boardernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE PINK SHOP," "ACROSS THE FOOTLIGHTS," "SEEN IN THE SHADOW," ETC., ETC.
CABnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
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zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Each one of us is devoted to an ideal, Mr. Spruce."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each one of us is devoted to an ideal, Mr. Spruce."
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
ETC
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exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
FERGUS
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FOOTLIGHTSnounUS /ˈfʊtlaɪts/
theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors
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gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
HANSOMnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
HUMEnounUS /hjuːm/
Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)
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idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Each one of us is devoted to an ideal, Mr. Spruce."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each one of us is devoted to an ideal, Mr. Spruce."
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Each one of us is devoted to an ideal, Mr. Spruce."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each one of us is devoted to an ideal, Mr. Spruce."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
a light shade of red
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preventsverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE PINK SHOP," "ACROSS THE FOOTLIGHTS," "SEEN IN THE SHADOW," ETC., ETC.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
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do one's shopping
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SprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Each one of us is devoted to an ideal, Mr. Spruce."
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
Tesk
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From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY FERGUS HUME AUTHOR OF "THE MYSTERY OF A HANSOM CAB," "THE PINK SHOP," "ACROSS THE FOOTLIGHTS," "SEEN IN THE SHADOW," ETC., ETC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each one of us is devoted to an ideal, Mr. Spruce."
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Each one of us is devoted to an ideal, Mr. Spruce."
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
which person or people
From this reading "And what is the ideal, Mrs. Tesk?" asked the twinkling little man who was proposing himself as a boarder.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading "Here," explained the landlady, "we are not wildly gay, as the serious aspect of life prevents our indulging in unrestrained mirth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The intention of gaining wealth in virtuous ways, by exercising the various talents with which we have been endowed by an All-seeing Providence."
