Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

(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 Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

any thing at all

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

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From this reading Bah! how bald a sound it had!

with no effort to conceal

From this reading Bah! how bald a sound it had!

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

a pauper who lives by begging

From this reading Still, such was the condition of the money market that he could not help feeling like a beggar.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Still, such was the condition of the money market that he could not help feeling like a beggar.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Still, such was the condition of the money market that he could not help feeling like a beggar.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Still, such was the condition of the money market that he could not help feeling like a beggar.

a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

From this reading How unpleasant the formula!

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

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From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Still, such was the condition of the money market that he could not help feeling like a beggar.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

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From this reading Bah! how bald a sound it had!

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bah! how bald a sound it had!

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 And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Still, such was the condition of the money market that he could not help feeling like a beggar.

engage in

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading Still, such was the condition of the money market that he could not help feeling like a beggar.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Still, such was the condition of the money market that he could not help feeling like a beggar.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Still, such was the condition of the money market that he could not help feeling like a beggar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

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From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Bah! how bald a sound it had!

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From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, such was the condition of the money market that he could not help feeling like a beggar.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Still, such was the condition of the money market that he could not help feeling like a beggar.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading How unpleasant the formula!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Stamford was at once strongly prepossessed in favour of the man before whom he had come prepared to make a full statement of his affairs, and to request—to all but implore—temporary accommodation.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet Harold Stamford knew that the security was sound, the interest and principal nearly as certain to be paid in full as anything can be in this uncertain world of ours.