used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
bushelnounUS /ˈbʊʃəl/
a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
coveringsnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋz/
plural of “covering” — a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
donationnounUS /doʊˈneɪʃən/
a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
entreenounUS /ˈɑːntreɪ/
the principal dish of a meal
From this reading V Graeme had not the entree of the Pixley mansion.
Graeme
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From this reading V Graeme had not the entree of the Pixley mansion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading V Graeme had not the entree of the Pixley mansion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
law-firm
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From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
light-house
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From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading V Graeme had not the entree of the Pixley mansion.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Mrs. Pixley he had never met.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Pixley he had never met.
multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/
plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. Pixley he had never met.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading V Graeme had not the entree of the Pixley mansion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading V Graeme had not the entree of the Pixley mansion.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
palliated
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From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
Pixley
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From this reading V Graeme had not the entree of the Pixley mansion.
Pixley's
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From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
relegatedverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
religiouslyadverbUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/
by religion
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Mr. Pixley he knew, by repute only, as the head of Pixley's, the great law-firm, in Lincoln's Inn.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading V Graeme had not the entree of the Pixley mansion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading V Graeme had not the entree of the Pixley mansion.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
wide-spread
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From this reading His charities were large, wide-spread, religiously advertised in the donation columns of the daily papers, and doubtless palliated the effects of multitudes of other people's sins.
yeaexclamationUS /jeɪ/
an old word for “yes”
From this reading Mr. Pixley was a bright and shining light--yea, a veritable light-house--of respectability and benevolence, and bushel coverings were relegated to their proper place outside his scheme of life.
