Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Why he selected me, a total stranger, will appear presently.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading "He came to me for advice.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Why he selected me, a total stranger, will appear presently.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I suggested a rich wife, but that seemed to hurt his feelings.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "He came to me for advice.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

a social unit living together

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading I suggested a rich wife, but that seemed to hurt his feelings.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

involving financial matters

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "He came to me for advice.

a young female

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "He came to me for advice.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

be the source of pain

From this reading I suggested a rich wife, but that seemed to hurt his feelings.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I suggested a rich wife, but that seemed to hurt his feelings.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

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From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

engage in

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

take in marriage

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "He came to me for advice.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

not any; not one

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

and nothing more

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

in the near future

From this reading Why he selected me, a total stranger, will appear presently.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

possessing material wealth

From this reading I suggested a rich wife, but that seemed to hurt his feelings.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I suggested a rich wife, but that seemed to hurt his feelings.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Why he selected me, a total stranger, will appear presently.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Why he selected me, a total stranger, will appear presently.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I suggested a rich wife, but that seemed to hurt his feelings.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "He came to me for advice.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading Why he selected me, a total stranger, will appear presently.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

at the time that

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading His family isn't well off; and, though he expects to succeed in literature--and there's no doubt of it in my mind--he feels that he ought to give it up and go into something in which the financial prospects are brighter.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why he selected me, a total stranger, will appear presently.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I suggested a rich wife, but that seemed to hurt his feelings.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Why he selected me, a total stranger, will appear presently.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

the act of creating written works

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He said it would be bad enough to marry a girl that had more than he had; but to marry a rich girl, when he had only the few hundreds a year that he can make writing stories, was an intolerable thought.