used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
(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 Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But it is not at the bourse that he operates.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
boursenounUS /bɔːrs/
the stock exchange in Paris
From this reading But it is not at the bourse that he operates.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is not at the bourse that he operates.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
consolesnounUS /kənˈsoʊlz/
plural of “console” — a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
debitnounUS /ˈdebɪt/
an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
encouragesverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “encourage” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
at any time
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Industry is the field of his labors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
plural of “franc” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
garretsnounUS /ˈɡerəts/
plural of “garret” — floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it is not at the bourse that he operates.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Industry is the field of his labors.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
how
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From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
IndustrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Industry is the field of his labors.
inventorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈventərz/
plural of “inventor” — someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is not at the bourse that he operates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is not at the bourse that he operates.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Industry is the field of his labors.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
something that is lost
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it is not at the bourse that he operates.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Industry is the field of his labors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
operatesverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪts/
third-person singular of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading But it is not at the bourse that he operates.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
patentsnounUS /ˈpætənts/
plural of “patent” — a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
pities
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From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
profitsnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
starvingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
suffering from lack of food
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it is not at the bourse that he operates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it is not at the bourse that he operates.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Sometimes he makes a mistake; and then all he has to do is to put a few thousand francs to the debit of profit or loss.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
which person or people
From this reading Ever on the lookout for those obstinate inventors who are starving to death in their garrets, he appears to them at the hour of supreme crisis: he pities them, encourages them, consoles them, helps them, and almost always succeeds in becoming the owner of their discovery.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But, if he has judged right, then he counts his profits by hundreds of thousands; and how many patents does he work thus!
