(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
highly skilled
From this reading But the rehabilitation was accomplished at the expense of his father's reputation for business intelligence; and New York never really excuses such things.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
(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 Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
in addition
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
amountsnounUS /əˈmaʊnts/
plural of “amount” — a quantity of money
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
ANSWERSnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the rehabilitation was accomplished at the expense of his father's reputation for business intelligence; and New York never really excuses such things.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
creditornounUS /ˈkredətər/
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
Duane
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From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
divisible by two
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading But the rehabilitation was accomplished at the expense of his father's reputation for business intelligence; and New York never really excuses such things.
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading But the rehabilitation was accomplished at the expense of his father's reputation for business intelligence; and New York never really excuses such things.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
assemble or get together
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading But the rehabilitation was accomplished at the expense of his father's reputation for business intelligence; and New York never really excuses such things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
the act of departing
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
a female domestic
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
Mallett
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From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
Mallett's
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From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
used to form the superlative
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
Naida
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From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But the rehabilitation was accomplished at the expense of his father's reputation for business intelligence; and New York never really excuses such things.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But the rehabilitation was accomplished at the expense of his father's reputation for business intelligence; and New York never really excuses such things.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
and nothing more
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But the rehabilitation was accomplished at the expense of his father's reputation for business intelligence; and New York never really excuses such things.
rehabilitationnounUS /ˌriːhəbɪləˈteɪʃən/
the restoration of someone to a useful place in society
From this reading But the rehabilitation was accomplished at the expense of his father's reputation for business intelligence; and New York never really excuses such things.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
a male human offspring
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
not in physical motion
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
straightenverbUS /ˈstreɪtən/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the rehabilitation was accomplished at the expense of his father's reputation for business intelligence; and New York never really excuses such things.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
in or at that place or location
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But the rehabilitation was accomplished at the expense of his father's reputation for business intelligence; and New York never really excuses such things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What he cared most about was to straighten out his father's personal reputation; and this was possible only as far as it concerned Colonel Mallett's individual honesty.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
precisely as stated
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
which person or people
From this reading Not much remained after the amounts due every creditor had been checked up and provided for; and it took practically all Duane had, almost all Naida had, and also the sacrifice of the town house and country villa to properly protect those who had suffered.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS By the first of January it became plain that there was not very much left of Colonel Mallett's fortune, less of his business reputation, and even less of his wife's health.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
wreckagenounUS /ˈrekədʒ/
the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
From this reading But she was now able to travel, and toward the middle of the month she sailed with Naida and one maid for Naples, leaving her son to gather up and straighten out what little of value still remained in the wreckage of the house of Mallett.
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 But the rehabilitation was accomplished at the expense of his father's reputation for business intelligence; and New York never really excuses such things.
