used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
any thing at all
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
Archie's
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From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
courtshipnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
one or the other of two
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
an act that fails
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
start firing a weapon
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
FRESHWATERnounUS /ˈfreʃwɔːtər/
water that is not salty
From this reading FRESHWATER GATE.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading FRESHWATER GATE.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
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 As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
the force of workers available
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
Pateroff
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From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
by chance
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
Sophie's
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From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
a special situation
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And as he was not one who had many irons in the fire, who made either many little efforts, or any great efforts after things altogether beyond his reach, he was justified in expecting success.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It may perhaps be said that most men are of this turn of mind; but the count was, I think, especially eager in this respect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
at the time that
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
which person or people
From this reading Count Pateroff, Sophie's brother, was a man who, when he had taken a thing in hand, generally liked to carry it through.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As to Archie's courtship, any one who really knew the man and the woman, and who knew anything of the nature of women in general, would have predicted failure for him.
