used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
(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 As soon as I arrived I told him all that had passed.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As soon as I arrived I told him all that had passed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as I arrived I told him all that had passed.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The bill here is very heavy, and I'm sure the landlord wishes to see the colour of his money."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The bill here is very heavy, and I'm sure the landlord wishes to see the colour of his money."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
obtain
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The bill here is very heavy, and I'm sure the landlord wishes to see the colour of his money."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The bill here is very heavy, and I'm sure the landlord wishes to see the colour of his money."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
I'm
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From this reading The bill here is very heavy, and I'm sure the landlord wishes to see the colour of his money."
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bill here is very heavy, and I'm sure the landlord wishes to see the colour of his money."
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
for more time
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The bill here is very heavy, and I'm sure the landlord wishes to see the colour of his money."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As soon as I arrived I told him all that had passed.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
preventsverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The bill here is very heavy, and I'm sure the landlord wishes to see the colour of his money."
in the near future
From this reading As soon as I arrived I told him all that had passed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The bill here is very heavy, and I'm sure the landlord wishes to see the colour of his money."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As soon as I arrived I told him all that had passed.
precisely as stated
From this reading The bill here is very heavy, and I'm sure the landlord wishes to see the colour of his money."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
be dressed in
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading I returned to the hotel, for my mind had been much agitated, and I wished for quiet, and the friendship of Timothy.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The bill here is very heavy, and I'm sure the landlord wishes to see the colour of his money."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Major prevents the landlord from imposing on me, but I gain nothing by his interference--For economical reasons I agree to live with him that he may live on me.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Indeed," replied Timothy, "things do now wear a pleasant aspect; for I am afraid, that without that thousand, we could not have carried on for a fortnight longer.
