used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What does Frank say about it?" asked Mr. Manning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading He felt more disposed to blame Frank, whom Mark charged with betraying him.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading He felt more disposed to blame Frank, whom Mark charged with betraying him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading He felt more disposed to blame Frank, whom Mark charged with betraying him.
didn't
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From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
having made preparations
From this reading He felt more disposed to blame Frank, whom Mark charged with betraying him.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does Frank say about it?" asked Mr. Manning.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt more disposed to blame Frank, whom Mark charged with betraying him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He felt more disposed to blame Frank, whom Mark charged with betraying him.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
highest in quality
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt more disposed to blame Frank, whom Mark charged with betraying him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What does Frank say about it?" asked Mr. Manning.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
MANNING'S
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From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He felt more disposed to blame Frank, whom Mark charged with betraying him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
express in words
From this reading "What does Frank say about it?" asked Mr. Manning.
an educational institution
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
suspensionnounUS /səˈspenʃən/
a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MANNING'S NEW PLAN Mark so represented his school difficulty to his father that he incurred but slight censure.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What does Frank say about it?" asked Mr. Manning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Mr. Manning was so absorbed in plans for getting the greatest enjoyment out of the estate of which he had obtained possession by doubtful means that he didn't care to be disturbed about such a trifle as his son's suspension.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt more disposed to blame Frank, whom Mark charged with betraying him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt more disposed to blame Frank, whom Mark charged with betraying him.
