used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
(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 had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAMAR, AND DOES NOT FIND HIM.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading I had heard nothing from Mr. Gracewood since my arrival in St. Louis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL CALLS UPON MR.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAMAR, AND DOES NOT FIND HIM.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading LAMAR, AND DOES NOT FIND HIM.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had heard nothing from Mr. Gracewood since my arrival in St. Louis.
coins made of gold
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
Gracewood
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From this reading I had heard nothing from Mr. Gracewood since my arrival in St. Louis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had heard nothing from Mr. Gracewood since my arrival in St. Louis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had heard nothing from Mr. Gracewood since my arrival in St. Louis.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LAMAR, AND DOES NOT FIND HIM.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
ten 10s
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had heard nothing from Mr. Gracewood since my arrival in St. Louis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL CALLS UPON MR.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
LAMAR
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From this reading LAMAR, AND DOES NOT FIND HIM.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading I had heard nothing from Mr. Gracewood since my arrival in St. Louis.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
moneyedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌnid/
based on or arising from the possession of money or wealth
From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL CALLS UPON MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had heard nothing from Mr. Gracewood since my arrival in St. Louis.
not any; not one
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LAMAR, AND DOES NOT FIND HIM.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I had heard nothing from Mr. Gracewood since my arrival in St. Louis.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL CALLS UPON MR.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
Rockwood
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From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I had heard nothing from Mr. Gracewood since my arrival in St. Louis.
St
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From this reading I had heard nothing from Mr. Gracewood since my arrival in St. Louis.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had in his possession all the moneyed property which had come to me from the estate of Matt Rockwood.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL CALLS UPON MR.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL CALLS UPON MR.
which person or people
From this reading I had placed no little dependence upon the fifteen hundred in gold, which I regarded as my inheritance; and now an heir appeared, who certainly had a better legal claim than I had.
