anew
From this reading "What is it?" again asked Oliver.
(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 I've been very foolish, you know, betting and all that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I've been very foolish, you know, betting and all that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I don't know why I ask you, but unless I can pay the money to-day, I shall--" "What!" exclaimed Oliver, "eight pounds to pay your bets?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is it?" again asked Oliver.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I've been very foolish, you know, betting and all that.
betsnounUS /bets/
plural of “bet” — the money risked on a gamble
From this reading I don't know why I ask you, but unless I can pay the money to-day, I shall--" "What!" exclaimed Oliver, "eight pounds to pay your bets?"
bettingadjectiveUS /ˈbetɪŋ/
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading I've been very foolish, you know, betting and all that.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't know why I ask you, but unless I can pay the money to-day, I shall--" "What!" exclaimed Oliver, "eight pounds to pay your bets?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I don't know why I ask you, but unless I can pay the money to-day, I shall--" "What!" exclaimed Oliver, "eight pounds to pay your bets?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I say, Greenfield, _could_ you possibly--would you lend me-- eight pounds?
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
having made preparations
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
don't
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From this reading I don't know why I ask you, but unless I can pay the money to-day, I shall--" "What!" exclaimed Oliver, "eight pounds to pay your bets?"
being one more than seven
From this reading I say, Greenfield, _could_ you possibly--would you lend me-- eight pounds?
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I don't know why I ask you, but unless I can pay the money to-day, I shall--" "What!" exclaimed Oliver, "eight pounds to pay your bets?"
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I've been very foolish, you know, betting and all that.
set up or found
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
Greenfield
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From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I say, Greenfield, _could_ you possibly--would you lend me-- eight pounds?
I'm
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From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
I've
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From this reading I've been very foolish, you know, betting and all that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?" again asked Oliver.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?" again asked Oliver.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I've been very foolish, you know, betting and all that.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading I say, Greenfield, _could_ you possibly--would you lend me-- eight pounds?
Loman
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From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I say, Greenfield, _could_ you possibly--would you lend me-- eight pounds?
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I don't know why I ask you, but unless I can pay the money to-day, I shall--" "What!" exclaimed Oliver, "eight pounds to pay your bets?"
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading "What is it?" again asked Oliver.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading I don't know why I ask you, but unless I can pay the money to-day, I shall--" "What!" exclaimed Oliver, "eight pounds to pay your bets?"
by chance
From this reading I say, Greenfield, _could_ you possibly--would you lend me-- eight pounds?
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading I say, Greenfield, _could_ you possibly--would you lend me-- eight pounds?
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
express in words
From this reading I say, Greenfield, _could_ you possibly--would you lend me-- eight pounds?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I don't know why I ask you, but unless I can pay the money to-day, I shall--" "What!" exclaimed Oliver, "eight pounds to pay your bets?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I've been very foolish, you know, betting and all that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
to-day
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From this reading I don't know why I ask you, but unless I can pay the money to-day, I shall--" "What!" exclaimed Oliver, "eight pounds to pay your bets?"
except if; if not
From this reading I don't know why I ask you, but unless I can pay the money to-day, I shall--" "What!" exclaimed Oliver, "eight pounds to pay your bets?"
precisely as stated
From this reading I've been very foolish, you know, betting and all that.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it?" again asked Oliver.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I say, Greenfield, _could_ you possibly--would you lend me-- eight pounds?
Wraysford
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From this reading "Why, the fact is," said Loman, gaining courage, as he found neither Oliver nor Wraysford disposed to resent his visit--"the fact is, Greenfield, I'm in debt.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I've been very foolish, you know, betting and all that.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I don't know why I ask you, but unless I can pay the money to-day, I shall--" "What!" exclaimed Oliver, "eight pounds to pay your bets?"
