Chapter XV · Chapter 15

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In a sense, it had wrecked Steve’s world.

(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 For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

a line of approach

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

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From this reading The blighting effects of sudden wealth had touched Steve while Kirk was still in Colombia.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language

From this reading The blighting effects of sudden wealth had touched Steve while Kirk was still in Colombia.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

lack of self-confidence

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading The blighting effects of sudden wealth had touched Steve while Kirk was still in Colombia.

divisible by two

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

involving financial matters

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

cause to move by striking

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In a sense, it had wrecked Steve’s world.

a Scottish church

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

an instance of misfortune

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

and nothing more

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

a human being

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

almost; nearly

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading In a sense, it had wrecked Steve’s world.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In a sense, it had wrecked Steve’s world.

not in physical motion

From this reading The blighting effects of sudden wealth had touched Steve while Kirk was still in Colombia.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

having come into contact

From this reading The blighting effects of sudden wealth had touched Steve while Kirk was still in Colombia.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The blighting effects of sudden wealth had touched Steve while Kirk was still in Colombia.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading For all his roughness, Steve possessed a delicacy which sometimes almost amounted to diffidence; and he did not need to be told that there was a substantial difference, as far as he was concerned, between the new headquarters of the family and the old.

during the time that

From this reading The blighting effects of sudden wealth had touched Steve while Kirk was still in Colombia.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Misadventure of Steve Kirk was not the only person whom the sudden change in the financial position of the Winfield family had hit hard.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In a sense, it had wrecked Steve’s world.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading In a sense, it had wrecked Steve’s world.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Nobody had told him to stop or even diminish the number of his visits, but the fact remained that, by the time Kirk returned to New York, he had practically ceased to go to the house on Fifth Avenue.