used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was now a solid man, a man of income.
abnegationnounUS /ˌæbneˈɡeɪʃən/
the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
From this reading Each sum he saved stood for some triumph of ingenious abnegation, some miracle of self-restraint.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading His nature inclined him to a riotous and absurd expenditure, and for eighteen months he wrestled with and did violence to his nature.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading For eighteen months he kept strictly within the limits he had allowed himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In January, ninety-eight, _Metropolis_ began to pay, and Rickman's hopes were justified.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In January, ninety-eight, _Metropolis_ began to pay, and Rickman's hopes were justified.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His nature inclined him to a riotous and absurd expenditure, and for eighteen months he wrestled with and did violence to his nature.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each sum he saved stood for some triumph of ingenious abnegation, some miracle of self-restraint.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading For eighteen months he kept strictly within the limits he had allowed himself.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading His nature inclined him to a riotous and absurd expenditure, and for eighteen months he wrestled with and did violence to his nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For eighteen months he kept strictly within the limits he had allowed himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For eighteen months he kept strictly within the limits he had allowed himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was now a solid man, a man of income.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His nature inclined him to a riotous and absurd expenditure, and for eighteen months he wrestled with and did violence to his nature.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For eighteen months he kept strictly within the limits he had allowed himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His nature inclined him to a riotous and absurd expenditure, and for eighteen months he wrestled with and did violence to his nature.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In January, ninety-eight, _Metropolis_ began to pay, and Rickman's hopes were justified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In January, ninety-eight, _Metropolis_ began to pay, and Rickman's hopes were justified.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading His nature inclined him to a riotous and absurd expenditure, and for eighteen months he wrestled with and did violence to his nature.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading He was now a solid man, a man of income.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Each sum he saved stood for some triumph of ingenious abnegation, some miracle of self-restraint.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading In January, ninety-eight, _Metropolis_ began to pay, and Rickman's hopes were justified.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading In January, ninety-eight, _Metropolis_ began to pay, and Rickman's hopes were justified.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For eighteen months he kept strictly within the limits he had allowed himself.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading For eighteen months he kept strictly within the limits he had allowed himself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was now a solid man, a man of income.
MetropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In January, ninety-eight, _Metropolis_ began to pay, and Rickman's hopes were justified.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Each sum he saved stood for some triumph of ingenious abnegation, some miracle of self-restraint.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For eighteen months he kept strictly within the limits he had allowed himself.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His nature inclined him to a riotous and absurd expenditure, and for eighteen months he wrestled with and did violence to his nature.
ninety-eightadjective
being eight more than ninety
From this reading In January, ninety-eight, _Metropolis_ began to pay, and Rickman's hopes were justified.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now a solid man, a man of income.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was now a solid man, a man of income.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading In January, ninety-eight, _Metropolis_ began to pay, and Rickman's hopes were justified.
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From this reading In January, ninety-eight, _Metropolis_ began to pay, and Rickman's hopes were justified.
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading His nature inclined him to a riotous and absurd expenditure, and for eighteen months he wrestled with and did violence to his nature.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Each sum he saved stood for some triumph of ingenious abnegation, some miracle of self-restraint.
self-restraintnoun
exhibiting restraint imposed on the self
From this reading Each sum he saved stood for some triumph of ingenious abnegation, some miracle of self-restraint.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading He was now a solid man, a man of income.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Each sum he saved stood for some triumph of ingenious abnegation, some miracle of self-restraint.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Each sum he saved stood for some triumph of ingenious abnegation, some miracle of self-restraint.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading For eighteen months he kept strictly within the limits he had allowed himself.
a quantity of money
From this reading Each sum he saved stood for some triumph of ingenious abnegation, some miracle of self-restraint.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For eighteen months he kept strictly within the limits he had allowed himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In January, ninety-eight, _Metropolis_ began to pay, and Rickman's hopes were justified.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Each sum he saved stood for some triumph of ingenious abnegation, some miracle of self-restraint.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading His nature inclined him to a riotous and absurd expenditure, and for eighteen months he wrestled with and did violence to his nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was now a solid man, a man of income.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In January, ninety-eight, _Metropolis_ began to pay, and Rickman's hopes were justified.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His nature inclined him to a riotous and absurd expenditure, and for eighteen months he wrestled with and did violence to his nature.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading For eighteen months he kept strictly within the limits he had allowed himself.
wrestledverbUS /ˈresəld/
past form of “wrestle” — combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading His nature inclined him to a riotous and absurd expenditure, and for eighteen months he wrestled with and did violence to his nature.
