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149
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167
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187
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207
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229
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25
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251
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47
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73
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99
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A. L. BURT COMPANY_ _Publishers New York_ An Incidental Comedy 1 An Incidental Question 25 An Incidental Tragedy 47 An Incidental Speculation 73 An Incidental Favor 99 An Incidental Error 123 An Incidental Failure 149 An Incidental Scheme 167 An Incidental Courtship 187 An Incidental Sacrifice 207 An Incidental Discovery 229 An Incidental Grievance 251
(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 If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A. L. BURT COMPANY_ _Publishers New York_ An Incidental Comedy 1 An Incidental Question 25 An Incidental Tragedy 47 An Incidental Speculation 73 An Incidental Favor 99 An Incidental Error 123 An Incidental Failure 149 An Incidental Scheme 167 An Incidental Courtship 187 An Incidental Sacrifice 207 An Incidental Discovery 229 An Incidental Grievance 251
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
any thing at all
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “The Spoilsman,” “Policeman Flynn,” etc.
Beckford
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From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
BURTnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
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ComedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
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an institution created to conduct business
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the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
CourtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
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dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading He has some one dependent upon him, some one for whom he must provide.
the act of discovering something
From this reading _A. L. BURT COMPANY_ _Publishers New York_ An Incidental Comedy 1 An Incidental Question 25 An Incidental Tragedy 47 An Incidental Speculation 73 An Incidental Favor 99 An Incidental Error 123 An Incidental Failure 149 An Incidental Scheme 167 An Incidental Courtship 187 An Incidental Sacrifice 207 An Incidental Discovery 229 An Incidental Grievance 251
ErrornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
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etc
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From this reading Author of “The Spoilsman,” “Policeman Flynn,” etc.
an act that fails
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promote over another
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Flynn
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From this reading Author of “The Spoilsman,” “Policeman Flynn,” etc.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He has some one dependent upon him, some one for whom he must provide.
GrievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
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annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has some one dependent upon him, some one for whom he must provide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has some one dependent upon him, some one for whom he must provide.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
IncidentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He has some one dependent upon him, some one for whom he must provide.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “The Spoilsman,” “Policeman Flynn,” etc.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He has some one dependent upon him, some one for whom he must provide.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
PolicemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Author of “The Spoilsman,” “Policeman Flynn,” etc.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He has some one dependent upon him, some one for whom he must provide.
PublishersnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
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an elaborate and systematic plan of action
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concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He has some one dependent upon him, some one for whom he must provide.
SpeculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
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Spoilsman
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From this reading Author of “The Spoilsman,” “Policeman Flynn,” etc.
carry out
From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “The Spoilsman,” “Policeman Flynn,” etc.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading If there is anything at all of thoughtfulness and consideration in a man, marriage brings it out: he begins to plan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He has some one dependent upon him, some one for whom he must provide.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
at the time that
From this reading Naturally, when Harry Beckford married he began to take a more serious view of life.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has some one dependent upon him, some one for whom he must provide.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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