used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
anew
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
(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 The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
carefully weighed
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
Cotherstone
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From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
Darlington
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From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
the act of departing
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
take in liquids
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
else
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From this reading The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
set up or found
From this reading The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
Mallalieu
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From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
MOORverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
Myler
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From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
on one occasion
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
and nothing more
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
make square
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
StonernounUS /ˈstoʊnər/
an attacker who pelts the victim with stones (especially with intent to kill)
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
Stoner's
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From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The mere fact that Stoner had found out all this was a dead sure proof that somebody else might find it out.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading No!--a thousand times, no, said Myler.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading No!--a thousand times, no, said Myler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
the act of using
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had seen his friend Myler again that morning; they had had a drink or two together at the station refreshment room before Stoner's train left, and Myler had once more urged upon Stoner to use his fortunately acquired knowledge in the proper way.
at the time that
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
in or at the place that
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LONELY MOOR During the three hours which had elapsed since his departure from Darlington, Stoner had been thinking things over.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No doubt, said Myler, he could get Mallalieu and Cotherstone to square him; no doubt they would cheerfully pay thousands where the reward only came to hundreds--but, when everything was considered, was it worth while?
