used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading No wonder that he felt contempt for his petty business, and neglected it.
coppersnounUS /ˈkɑːpərz/
plural of “copper” — a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
a social unit living together
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading No wonder that he felt contempt for his petty business, and neglected it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
fips
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From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No wonder that he felt contempt for his petty business, and neglected it.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
ten 10s
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
LEGALadjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading PERFECTLY LEGAL.
leviesnounUS /ˈleviz/
plural of “levy” — a charge imposed and collected
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
Malcolm
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From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
not any; not one
From this reading No wonder that he felt contempt for his petty business, and neglected it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
held or filled or in use
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading PERFECTLY LEGAL.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading No wonder that he felt contempt for his petty business, and neglected it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
the possibility of future success
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FILLED, by the positive assurances of his lawyer, with the hope of success, Malcolm, in a few months, became so much occupied with his suit that he neglected his business, which, at best, gave his family but a poor support.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A large fortune was almost within his reach, and he could think of nothing but the near prospect of grasping it.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading No wonder that he felt contempt for his petty business, and neglected it.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading What were the coppers, the fips, and the levies that came in so slowly over his counter, compared with property worth, at the lowest estimate, a hundred thousand dollars?
