used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
conditionallyadverbUS /kənˈdɪʃənəli/
subject to a condition
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
dearly loved
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
devolveverbUS /dɪˈvɑːlv/
pass on or delegate to another
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
immediately past
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
Lo
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From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
Martindale
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From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
money-lenders
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From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
a form of address for a man
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
not any; not one
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
a brief written record
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER PINDAR.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
PINDARnoun
Greek lyric poet remembered for his odes (518?-438? BC)
From this reading PETER PINDAR.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
prattleverbUS /ˈprætəl/
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
Sampson
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From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt very confident that there was no danger that he should lose the property which was destined conditionally to devolve to him.
precisely as stated
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Lo! our opinion is a child so dear, We love its prattle, though a simple note."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was most happy in being relieved from the claims of the money-lenders, and being able to call the property which he should receive with Miss Sampson his own.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From the conversation which was mentioned as having taken place between Mr. John Martindale and his young relative in the last chapter, Mr. Philip derived a very considerable degree of satisfaction.
