100
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From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
350
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From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
(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 Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
of short duration or distance
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
divisible by two
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
Flo's
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From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
the act of departing
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
Henry'snounUS /ˈhenriz/
possessive form of “henry” — a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
insurmountableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbəl/
not capable of being surmounted or overcome
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
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 For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
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)
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
Laysford
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From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
go away from a place
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
a particular point in time
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
not any; not one
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
on the contrary
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For one brief moment Flo's desire that he should stay passed through his mind, but in his heart he knew that it was not entirely a matter of money, and he set his teeth to "Now or never."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN LONDON TOWN THE directors of the _Leader_ were more gracious about his resignation than Henry had expected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The manager hinted (after Henry's going was certain) that rather than have had the trouble of changing editors, they might even have arranged to advance his salary--supreme proof that he had not been without his merits in the eyes of his employers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Evidently, although quite satisfied with his work, they did not apprehend any insurmountable difficulty in securing a successor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr Jones, by virtue of his superior years, took leave to warn him of the gravity of the step he was taking, and assured him that at L350 a year in London he would be no better off than he was with L100 less in Laysford.
