aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading M. Desormeaux was wont to say, “Oh! he knows what he is about.”
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading They consulted him, and followed his advice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
for the reason that
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
capacitiesnounUS /kəˈpæsətiz/
plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce
From this reading They seemed to hold his financial capacities in high estimation.
Chapelain
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From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading They consulted him, and followed his advice.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
Desclavettes
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From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
Desormeaux
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From this reading M. Desormeaux was wont to say, “Oh! he knows what he is about.”
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading They seemed to hold his financial capacities in high estimation.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading They seemed to hold his financial capacities in high estimation.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They consulted him, and followed his advice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They seemed to hold his financial capacities in high estimation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They seemed to hold his financial capacities in high estimation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Desormeaux was wont to say, “Oh! he knows what he is about.”
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading M. Desormeaux was wont to say, “Oh! he knows what he is about.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
the sound of laughing
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
engage in
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading M. Desormeaux was wont to say, “Oh! he knows what he is about.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
SaturdaysnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
express in words
From this reading M. Desormeaux was wont to say, “Oh! he knows what he is about.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They seemed to hold his financial capacities in high estimation.
do one's shopping
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading M. Desormeaux was wont to say, “Oh! he knows what he is about.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading M. Desormeaux was wont to say, “Oh! he knows what he is about.”
at the time that
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
in or at the place that
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The persons whom he received on Saturdays believed him more than comfortably off.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading M. Desormeaux was wont to say, “Oh! he knows what he is about.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When M. Desclavettes and M. Chapelain had complained to their hearts’ contents, the one of the shop, the other of his office, they never failed to add, “You laugh at us, because you are engaged in large operations, where people make as much money as they like.”
