used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISER FAREBROTHER RECONNOITRES THE GROUND AND RECEIVES A SHOCK.
matters of personal concern
From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISER FAREBROTHER RECONNOITRES THE GROUND AND RECEIVES A SHOCK.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
a state at a particular time
From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
cunningly-formed
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From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
FAREBROTHER
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From this reading MISER FAREBROTHER RECONNOITRES THE GROUND AND RECEIVES A SHOCK.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading There was a fascination in the prospect.
favoured
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From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading MISER FAREBROTHER RECONNOITRES THE GROUND AND RECEIVES A SHOCK.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
MISERnounUS /ˈmaɪzər/
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
From this reading MISER FAREBROTHER RECONNOITRES THE GROUND AND RECEIVES A SHOCK.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
the possibility of future success
From this reading There was a fascination in the prospect.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading MISER FAREBROTHER RECONNOITRES THE GROUND AND RECEIVES A SHOCK.
RECONNOITRES
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From this reading MISER FAREBROTHER RECONNOITRES THE GROUND AND RECEIVES A SHOCK.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
precisely, exactly
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading MISER FAREBROTHER RECONNOITRES THE GROUND AND RECEIVES A SHOCK.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISER FAREBROTHER RECONNOITRES THE GROUND AND RECEIVES A SHOCK.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a fascination in the prospect.
at the time that
From this reading This condition of affairs favoured Miser Farebrother, when, in pursuance of a cunningly-formed plan, he took possession of the estate.
which person or people
From this reading Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?
