used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
any thing at all
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
arisingverbUS /ərˈaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
d'Orviedo
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From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
at any time
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
FOUNDEDverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
yet to be or coming
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
investorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestərz/
plural of “investor” — someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
the act of departing
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
a particular point in time
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
absolutely essential
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
renouncingverbUS /rɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
Saccard
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From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
seducedverbUS /sɪˈduːst/
past form of “seduce” — induce to have sex
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
small or little relative to something else
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
syndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
tenfoldadverbUS /ˈtenfoʊld/
by ten times as much
From this reading He thought of this in all good faith, convinced that he was offering her an investment in which she could increase her fortune tenfold--that fortune of the poor, which she was scattering in charities ever on a more extensive scale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She had the millions necessary for the first launching; why should she not put them into this superb affair, leaving the smaller investors to come in later on, at the time of the future increase of capital which he had already in view?
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The latter days of September had already been reached, and it enraged Saccard to find fresh obstacles continually arising, a whole series of secondary questions, which it was necessary to solve beforehand, if they wished to establish anything serious and substantial.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His impatience became so great, that at one moment he was on the point of renouncing the idea of a syndicate, haunted and seduced by the sudden thought of carrying out the affair with the Princess d'Orviedo alone.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE BANK IS FOUNDED Difficulties arose, the affair dragged along, and in fact five months rolled by without anything being settled.
