used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF A PRISONER IN THE GAMBLERS' ROOM.
speak to
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
(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 After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
any thing at all
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
(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 After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
divisible by two
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF A PRISONER IN THE GAMBLERS' ROOM.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
GAMBLERSnounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF A PRISONER IN THE GAMBLERS' ROOM.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF A PRISONER IN THE GAMBLERS' ROOM.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF A PRISONER IN THE GAMBLERS' ROOM.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
intendsverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendz/
third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
Lamar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
not any; not one
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
a brief written record
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
PHIL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF A PRISONER IN THE GAMBLERS' ROOM.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF A PRISONER IN THE GAMBLERS' ROOM.
established beyond doubt
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF A PRISONER IN THE GAMBLERS' ROOM.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF A PRISONER IN THE GAMBLERS' ROOM.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS HIMSELF A PRISONER IN THE GAMBLERS' ROOM.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading I was even willing to believe that Morgan Blair was sincere, and really thought that I ought to advance him money from the estate of his uncle, even before he had proved his claim.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I went up the stairs in the house to which the note from Mr. Lamar had given me the address without a suspicion that anything was, or could be, wrong.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading I was not suspicious; I had no idea that any one intended to wrong me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After all, it is pleasant to believe that no one intends to injure you; it is even better to be occasionally deceived than to be always suspicious.
