used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the midst of schemes and hopes which the lust of gold now pervaded came a thunderbolt.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the midst of schemes and hopes which the lust of gold now pervaded came a thunderbolt.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
dazzleverbUS /ˈdæzəl/
to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
flagrantadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪɡrənt/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
coins made of gold
From this reading In the midst of schemes and hopes which the lust of gold now pervaded came a thunderbolt.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
the state of being honored
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In the midst of schemes and hopes which the lust of gold now pervaded came a thunderbolt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
irregularlyadverbUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələrli/
at an uneven rate
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
jointnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading In the midst of schemes and hopes which the lust of gold now pervaded came a thunderbolt.
Mainwaring
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From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
the force of workers available
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of schemes and hopes which the lust of gold now pervaded came a thunderbolt.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
misplacedadjectiveUS /mɪˈspleɪst/
put in the wrong place or position
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In the midst of schemes and hopes which the lust of gold now pervaded came a thunderbolt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the midst of schemes and hopes which the lust of gold now pervaded came a thunderbolt.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading In the midst of schemes and hopes which the lust of gold now pervaded came a thunderbolt.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading In the midst of schemes and hopes which the lust of gold now pervaded came a thunderbolt.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
speculatornounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtər/
someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An anonymous letter to the head partner of the bank provoked suspicions that led to minute examination of the accounts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
thunderboltnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading In the midst of schemes and hopes which the lust of gold now pervaded came a thunderbolt.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
a just detectable amount
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It seemed that sums had been irregularly advanced (upon bills drawn by men of straw) to the speculator by Mainwaring; and the destination of these sums could be traced to gambling operations in trade in which Mainwaring had a private interest and partnership.
under normal conditions
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to trace this change in Mainwaring step by step, or to measure the time which sufficed to dazzle his reason and blind his honour.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading So great, as we have said, had been the confidence placed in William's abilities and honour that the facilities afforded him in the disposal of the joint stock far exceeded those usually granted to the partner of a firm, and the breach of trust appeared the more flagrant from the extent of the confidence misplaced.
