used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He dined out, however, so frequently that I was able to economise in the matter of dinners.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
any thing at all
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The truth was, that, as the days went on, I was fast losing my hope of the future.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
without stop or interruption
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The truth was, that, as the days went on, I was fast losing my hope of the future.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
DEEPENverbUS /ˈdiːpən/
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading SHADOWS DEEPEN.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading He dined out, however, so frequently that I was able to economise in the matter of dinners.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He dined out, however, so frequently that I was able to economise in the matter of dinners.
don't
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From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
economiseverb
spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
From this reading He dined out, however, so frequently that I was able to economise in the matter of dinners.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The truth was, that, as the days went on, I was fast losing my hope of the future.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He dined out, however, so frequently that I was able to economise in the matter of dinners.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The truth was, that, as the days went on, I was fast losing my hope of the future.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
Greystock's
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From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The truth was, that, as the days went on, I was fast losing my hope of the future.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He dined out, however, so frequently that I was able to economise in the matter of dinners.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He dined out, however, so frequently that I was able to economise in the matter of dinners.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The truth was, that, as the days went on, I was fast losing my hope of the future.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He dined out, however, so frequently that I was able to economise in the matter of dinners.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He dined out, however, so frequently that I was able to economise in the matter of dinners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The truth was, that, as the days went on, I was fast losing my hope of the future.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He dined out, however, so frequently that I was able to economise in the matter of dinners.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
Ronald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading SHADOWS DEEPEN.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He dined out, however, so frequently that I was able to economise in the matter of dinners.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
thriveverbUS /θraɪv/
grow vigorously
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth was, that, as the days went on, I was fast losing my hope of the future.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading ALTHOUGH Ronald continued to go regularly every day into the City, and although he talked a great deal about Greystock's valuable help and counsel, I did not find that our funds increased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He dined out, however, so frequently that I was able to economise in the matter of dinners.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The truth was, that, as the days went on, I was fast losing my hope of the future.
at the time that
From this reading Anything did for me, when he was absent; but I don't think nurse approved of my scanty meals; and I did not seem to thrive upon my fare.
