used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
anew
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
(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 Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
approximateverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmət/
be close or similar
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
chequeredadjective
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He was thoroughly persuaded that there was nothing unfair in his proposal and that, when she was convinced that he was right, she would help him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
financiersnounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪrz/
plural of “financier” — a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He was thoroughly persuaded that there was nothing unfair in his proposal and that, when she was convinced that he was right, she would help him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was thoroughly persuaded that there was nothing unfair in his proposal and that, when she was convinced that he was right, she would help him.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
how
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From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
hundredthnounUS /ˈhʌndrədθ/
position 100 in a countable series of things
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
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 Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
Maud
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From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
not any; not one
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was thoroughly persuaded that there was nothing unfair in his proposal and that, when she was convinced that he was right, she would help him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
offendingadjectiveUS /əˈfendɪŋ/
offending against or breaking a law or rule
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading He was thoroughly persuaded that there was nothing unfair in his proposal and that, when she was convinced that he was right, she would help him.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading He was thoroughly persuaded that there was nothing unfair in his proposal and that, when she was convinced that he was right, she would help him.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
reckonsverbUS /ˈrekənz/
third-person singular of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He was thoroughly persuaded that there was nothing unfair in his proposal and that, when she was convinced that he was right, she would help him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
in the near future
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was thoroughly persuaded that there was nothing unfair in his proposal and that, when she was convinced that he was right, she would help him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He was thoroughly persuaded that there was nothing unfair in his proposal and that, when she was convinced that he was right, she would help him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
Torp
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From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading He was thoroughly persuaded that there was nothing unfair in his proposal and that, when she was convinced that he was right, she would help him.
unpardonableadjective
not admitting of pardon
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
precisely as stated
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
at the time that
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
which person or people
From this reading In a chequered career that had led to vast success, he had known people who called themselves honest and respectable but who had done unpardonable things for a hundredth part of what he offered.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without offending Mr. Van Torp, Lady Maud managed not to see him again for some time, and when he understood, as he soon did, that this was her wish, he made no attempt to force himself upon her.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Like all real financiers, he knew money as a force, not as a want, very much as any strong working man knows approximately how much he can lift or carry, and reckons with approximate certainty on his average strength.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was probably thinking over what he had said, and in the end she would exert her influence as he had begged her to do.
