used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roy certainly had a difficult task before him, and he hardly knew how to undertake it.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
(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 He had all the proof he needed; but what would be the outcome?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roy certainly had a difficult task before him, and he hardly knew how to undertake it.
ANNISTER
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From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Roy certainly had a difficult task before him, and he hardly knew how to undertake it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Should he confront Caleb Annister with the evidence of his dishonesty, or would it be better to wait a while?
Bradner
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From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
CALEB
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From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Roy certainly had a difficult task before him, and he hardly knew how to undertake it.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Should he confront Caleb Annister with the evidence of his dishonesty, or would it be better to wait a while?
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Roy certainly had a difficult task before him, and he hardly knew how to undertake it.
dishonestynounUS /dɪˈsɑːnəsti/
the quality of being dishonest
From this reading Should he confront Caleb Annister with the evidence of his dishonesty, or would it be better to wait a while?
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Should he confront Caleb Annister with the evidence of his dishonesty, or would it be better to wait a while?
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
only a very short time before
From this reading Roy certainly had a difficult task before him, and he hardly knew how to undertake it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Roy certainly had a difficult task before him, and he hardly knew how to undertake it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
how
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From this reading Roy certainly had a difficult task before him, and he hardly knew how to undertake it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Roy certainly had a difficult task before him, and he hardly knew how to undertake it.
and nothing more
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Roy certainly had a difficult task before him, and he hardly knew how to undertake it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He had all the proof he needed; but what would be the outcome?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
and nothing more
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Should he confront Caleb Annister with the evidence of his dishonesty, or would it be better to wait a while?
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading He had all the proof he needed; but what would be the outcome?
by chance
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading He had all the proof he needed; but what would be the outcome?
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
rascalitynoun
the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
Roy
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From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should he confront Caleb Annister with the evidence of his dishonesty, or would it be better to wait a while?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Roy certainly had a difficult task before him, and he hardly knew how to undertake it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CALEB ANNISTER IS SURPRISED Perhaps, if Mr. Bradner had known just the extent of the rascality of his agent, he might not have sent Roy to investigate.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Roy certainly had a difficult task before him, and he hardly knew how to undertake it.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Should he confront Caleb Annister with the evidence of his dishonesty, or would it be better to wait a while?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had all the proof he needed; but what would be the outcome?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Should he confront Caleb Annister with the evidence of his dishonesty, or would it be better to wait a while?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Should he confront Caleb Annister with the evidence of his dishonesty, or would it be better to wait a while?
the least favorable outcome
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, at the worst, he only imagined that perhaps the man might be careless in collecting the rents, which would account for the small income from the property.
