used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
matters of personal concern
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John Wittleworth drank to excess, and did not attend to his business.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading John Wittleworth drank to excess, and did not attend to his business.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading John Wittleworth drank to excess, and did not attend to his business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
a state at a particular time
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading John Wittleworth drank to excess, and did not attend to his business.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading John Wittleworth drank to excess, and did not attend to his business.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading John Wittleworth drank to excess, and did not attend to his business.
exchequernounUS /ˈekstʃekər/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He failed in business, and was unable to reestablish himself.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE WITTLEWORTH FAMILY.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
filchverbUS /fɪltʃ/
make off with belongings of others
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
gambledverbUS /ˈɡæmbəld/
past form of “gamble” — take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He failed in business, and was unable to reestablish himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Wittleworth drank to excess, and did not attend to his business.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Wittleworth drank to excess, and did not attend to his business.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading John Wittleworth drank to excess, and did not attend to his business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
reestablishverbUS /riɪˈstæblɪʃ/
bring back into original existence, use, function, or position
From this reading He failed in business, and was unable to reestablish himself.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
revenuesnounUS /ˈrevənuːz/
plural of “revenue” — the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WITTLEWORTH FAMILY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He failed in business, and was unable to reestablish himself.
unintermitting
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From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was said that he gambled largely; but it was not necessary to add this vice to the other in order to rob him of his property, and filch from him his good name.
(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 While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
belonging to which person
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While everything appeared to be well with the banker, into whose exchequer the revenues of the block of stores flowed with unintermitting regularity, the affairs of the other branch of the Osborne family were in a far less hopeful condition.
WITTLEWORTH
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From this reading THE WITTLEWORTH FAMILY.
