used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "When you look about you," he remarked, "you soon find out that money-making is very easy work."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading IT was five in the afternoon when Ronald returned from the city.
(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 He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "I have already found that money-spending is very easy work," I replied, rather dolefully.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IT was five in the afternoon when Ronald returned from the city.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
dolefullyadverb
with sadness; in a sorrowful manner
From this reading "I have already found that money-spending is very easy work," I replied, rather dolefully.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "When you look about you," he remarked, "you soon find out that money-making is very easy work."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "When you look about you," he remarked, "you soon find out that money-making is very easy work."
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading IT was five in the afternoon when Ronald returned from the city.
set up or found
From this reading "I have already found that money-spending is very easy work," I replied, rather dolefully.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IT was five in the afternoon when Ronald returned from the city.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have already found that money-spending is very easy work," I replied, rather dolefully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was five in the afternoon when Ronald returned from the city.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When you look about you," he remarked, "you soon find out that money-making is very easy work."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was five in the afternoon when Ronald returned from the city.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "When you look about you," he remarked, "you soon find out that money-making is very easy work."
MARIANadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading MARIAN.
money-making
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From this reading "When you look about you," he remarked, "you soon find out that money-making is very easy work."
money-spending
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From this reading "I have already found that money-spending is very easy work," I replied, rather dolefully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "When you look about you," he remarked, "you soon find out that money-making is very easy work."
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
on the contrary
From this reading "I have already found that money-spending is very easy work," I replied, rather dolefully.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "When you look about you," he remarked, "you soon find out that money-making is very easy work."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I have already found that money-spending is very easy work," I replied, rather dolefully.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading IT was five in the afternoon when Ronald returned from the city.
Ronald
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From this reading IT was five in the afternoon when Ronald returned from the city.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
in the near future
From this reading "When you look about you," he remarked, "you soon find out that money-making is very easy work."
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was five in the afternoon when Ronald returned from the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He came home in capital spirits; but, although I paid the closest attention to all that he said, I really could not discover any definite ground to build a hope upon.
precisely as stated
From this reading "When you look about you," he remarked, "you soon find out that money-making is very easy work."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was five in the afternoon when Ronald returned from the city.
at the time that
From this reading IT was five in the afternoon when Ronald returned from the city.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "When you look about you," he remarked, "you soon find out that money-making is very easy work."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When you look about you," he remarked, "you soon find out that money-making is very easy work."
