used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
anew
From this reading "What we should have done, but for him—!" was an expression which occurred again and again.
(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 From each and all the same tale was told him as to Denham.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What we should have done, but for him—!" was an expression which occurred again and again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading He discovered Franklyn and Carey without difficulty, and in time learnt where the Curtises had bestowed themselves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "What we should have done, but for him—!" was an expression which occurred again and again.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
Carey
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From this reading He discovered Franklyn and Carey without difficulty, and in time learnt where the Curtises had bestowed themselves.
Curtises
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From this reading He discovered Franklyn and Carey without difficulty, and in time learnt where the Curtises had bestowed themselves.
Denham
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From this reading From each and all the same tale was told him as to Denham.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He discovered Franklyn and Carey without difficulty, and in time learnt where the Curtises had bestowed themselves.
command with authority
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He discovered Franklyn and Carey without difficulty, and in time learnt where the Curtises had bestowed themselves.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "What we should have done, but for him—!" was an expression which occurred again and again.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading From each and all the same tale was told him as to Denham.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "What we should have done, but for him—!" was an expression which occurred again and again.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What we should have done, but for him—!" was an expression which occurred again and again.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
Franklyn
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From this reading He discovered Franklyn and Carey without difficulty, and in time learnt where the Curtises had bestowed themselves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He discovered Franklyn and Carey without difficulty, and in time learnt where the Curtises had bestowed themselves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "What we should have done, but for him—!" was an expression which occurred again and again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From each and all the same tale was told him as to Denham.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
IMPRUDENCEnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəns/
a lack of caution in practical affairs
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He discovered Franklyn and Carey without difficulty, and in time learnt where the Curtises had bestowed themselves.
Ivor's
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From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He discovered Franklyn and Carey without difficulty, and in time learnt where the Curtises had bestowed themselves.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading "What we should have done, but for him—!" was an expression which occurred again and again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
Roy
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From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
ROY'S
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From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
Identical; not different.
From this reading From each and all the same tale was told him as to Denham.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "What we should have done, but for him—!" was an expression which occurred again and again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading From each and all the same tale was told him as to Denham.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He discovered Franklyn and Carey without difficulty, and in time learnt where the Curtises had bestowed themselves.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He discovered Franklyn and Carey without difficulty, and in time learnt where the Curtises had bestowed themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading From each and all the same tale was told him as to Denham.
in the direction of
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From each and all the same tale was told him as to Denham.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What we should have done, but for him—!" was an expression which occurred again and again.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What we should have done, but for him—!" was an expression which occurred again and again.
in or at the place that
From this reading ROY'S IMPRUDENCE Roy went the round of a good many returned acquaintances that morning, finding out, as he went, from one and another where next to direct his steps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "What we should have done, but for him—!" was an expression which occurred again and again.
which person or people
From this reading Captain Ivor's kindness and generosity towards those who had been in difficulties—and their number was not small—formed a general theme.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He discovered Franklyn and Carey without difficulty, and in time learnt where the Curtises had bestowed themselves.
