acknowledgmentsnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənts/
plural of “acknowledgment” — the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
(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 Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was late at night when Sewell arrived at the Priory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was late at night when Sewell arrived at the Priory.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
DisputesnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːts/
plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
divisible by two
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, he had not the vaguest idea of how much he had lost.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Indeed, he had not the vaguest idea of how much he had lost.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he had not the vaguest idea of how much he had lost.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was late at night when Sewell arrived at the Priory.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late at night when Sewell arrived at the Priory.
looker-onnoun
someone who looks on
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Indeed, he had not the vaguest idea of how much he had lost.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Indeed, he had not the vaguest idea of how much he had lost.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was late at night when Sewell arrived at the Priory.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, he had not the vaguest idea of how much he had lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
by chance
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
From this reading It was late at night when Sewell arrived at the Priory.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
Sewell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was late at night when Sewell arrived at the Priory.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was late at night when Sewell arrived at the Priory.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
vaguestadjectiveUS /ˈveɪɡɪst/
superlative of “vague” — not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Indeed, he had not the vaguest idea of how much he had lost.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He had had another disastrous night of play, and had scattered his “acknowledgments” for various sums on every side.
vergingverbUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “verge” — border on; come close to
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late at night when Sewell arrived at the Priory.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Over and over, as he went, he asked himself what Fate could possibly intend by this persistent persecution of him?
at the time that
From this reading It was late at night when Sewell arrived at the Priory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Disputes and hot discussions, too, almost verging on personal quarrels, dashed with all their irritating influences the gloom of his bad luck; and he felt, as he arose to go home, that he had not even that sorry consolation of the unfortunate gambler,--the pitying sympathy of the looker-on.
