used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His income had a margin out of which he saved.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He knew exactly where he was, he had not to allow so considerably for the unforeseen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By nineteen-ten, at the very latest, Ransome looked to get his divorce.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By nineteen-ten, at the very latest, Ransome looked to get his divorce.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading He knew exactly where he was, he had not to allow so considerably for the unforeseen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
divorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading By nineteen-ten, at the very latest, Ransome looked to get his divorce.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Thus nineteen-seven, that dreadful year, rolled over into nineteen-eight.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He knew exactly where he was, he had not to allow so considerably for the unforeseen.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
set up or found
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading By nineteen-ten, at the very latest, Ransome looked to get his divorce.
Granville
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From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By nineteen-ten, at the very latest, Ransome looked to get his divorce.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading His income had a margin out of which he saved.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thus nineteen-seven, that dreadful year, rolled over into nineteen-eight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
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 He knew exactly where he was, he had not to allow so considerably for the unforeseen.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading By nineteen-ten, at the very latest, Ransome looked to get his divorce.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading By nineteen-ten, at the very latest, Ransome looked to get his divorce.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading His income had a margin out of which he saved.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
nineteen-eight
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From this reading Thus nineteen-seven, that dreadful year, rolled over into nineteen-eight.
nineteen-seven
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From this reading Thus nineteen-seven, that dreadful year, rolled over into nineteen-eight.
nineteen-ten
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From this reading By nineteen-ten, at the very latest, Ransome looked to get his divorce.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew exactly where he was, he had not to allow so considerably for the unforeseen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His income had a margin out of which he saved.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His income had a margin out of which he saved.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Thus nineteen-seven, that dreadful year, rolled over into nineteen-eight.
Ransome
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From this reading By nineteen-ten, at the very latest, Ransome looked to get his divorce.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Thus nineteen-seven, that dreadful year, rolled over into nineteen-eight.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading His income had a margin out of which he saved.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He knew exactly where he was, he had not to allow so considerably for the unforeseen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus nineteen-seven, that dreadful year, rolled over into nineteen-eight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By nineteen-ten, at the very latest, Ransome looked to get his divorce.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus nineteen-seven, that dreadful year, rolled over into nineteen-eight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By nineteen-ten, at the very latest, Ransome looked to get his divorce.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading He knew exactly where he was, he had not to allow so considerably for the unforeseen.
precisely as stated
From this reading By nineteen-ten, at the very latest, Ransome looked to get his divorce.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
Wandsworth
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From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew exactly where he was, he had not to allow so considerably for the unforeseen.
in or at the place that
From this reading He knew exactly where he was, he had not to allow so considerably for the unforeseen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His income had a margin out of which he saved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had no doubt that he could do it, for he found it far less expensive to live with his mother at Wandsworth than with Violet at Granville.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Thus nineteen-seven, that dreadful year, rolled over into nineteen-eight.
