used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He took counsel with Poole, but Poole was as helpless as Ware.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
for the reason that
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
a youthful male person
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He took counsel with Poole, but Poole was as helpless as Ware.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
a state at a particular time
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading He took counsel with Poole, but Poole was as helpless as Ware.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
psychological suffering
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
take in solid food
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
one or the other of two
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
fellow-students
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From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
the act of giving
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took counsel with Poole, but Poole was as helpless as Ware.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading He took counsel with Poole, but Poole was as helpless as Ware.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
incurverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːr/
make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
Marchmont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
others
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From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
Poole
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From this reading He took counsel with Poole, but Poole was as helpless as Ware.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
an educational institution
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took counsel with Poole, but Poole was as helpless as Ware.
underestimatedverbUS /ˈʌndərˈestəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “underestimate” — assign too low a value to
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ware, who sat near him in the class room, first began to suspect that the boy was not getting enough to eat.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
a Caucasian
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
White'snounUS /waɪts/
possessive form of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
which person or people
From this reading If Marchmont underestimated White’s urgent need and conveniently ignored him, there were others who interested themselves in his welfare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He took counsel with Poole, but Poole was as helpless as Ware.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If White, without giving any hint of his condition to school authorities or fellow-students, was denying himself sufficient food, it was either because he was too proud to have his distress known or unwilling to incur obligation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Either would have been glad to advance money to White, but neither could see a way of approaching him.
